For purposes of this part: Agent means any person who has express or implied authority to obligate or act on behalf of an entity. Controlled substance means a drug or other substance, or immediate precursor: (a) Included in schedules I, II, III, IV or V of part B of subchapter I in 21 U.S.C. chapter 13, or (b) That is deemed a controlled substance by the law of any State. Convicted means that- (a) A judgment of conviction has been entered against an individual or entity by a Federal, State or local
The OIG will exclude any individual or entity that- (a) Has been convicted of a criminal offense related to the delivery of an item or service under Medicare or a State health care program, including the performance of management or administrative services relating to the delivery of items or services under any such program; (b) Has been convicted, under Federal or State law, of a criminal offense related to the neglect or abuse of a patient, in connection with the delivery of a health care item
(a) The ALJ will conduct a fair and impartial hearing, avoid delay, maintain order and assure that a record of the proceeding is made. (b) The ALJ has the authority to- (1) Set and change the date, time and place of the hearing upon reasonable notice to the parties; (2) Continue or recess the hearing in whole or in part for a reasonable period of time; (3) Hold conferences to identify or simplify the issues, or to consider other matters that may aid in the expeditious disposition of the proceeding;