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https://oig.hhs.gov/
Abbreviation
HHSOIG
Agencies
Department of Health & Human Services
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United States

What to Report to the OIG Hotline
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General's (OIG) mission is to protect the integrity of HHS programs as well as the health and welfare of program beneficiaries. In doing so, we rely on complaints by HHS employees, contractors, subcontractors, grantees and subgrantees (i.e. whistleblowers) who report fraud, waste, abuse or mismanagement in HHS programs. We also review and investigate reports of whistleblower retaliation. If you would like more information on what kinds of complaints our OIG investigates, please visit our website at https://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/report-fraud/before-you-submit.asp. There you will find a list of things you should know before submitting a complaint to the OIG. If you would like more information on the types of whistleblowers protected by the OIG, please visit our whistleblower protection page at https://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/report-fraud/whistleblower.asp. If you are a whistleblower and wish to report fraud, waste, abuse or mismanagement in HHS programs, or you wish to report whistleblower retaliation, please visit our Hotline at https://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/report-fraud/index.asp.
What Not to Report to the OIG Hotline
  • Issues about Medicare policy, coverage, billing claims or appeals
  • Lost or stolen Medicare card
  • Allegations by HHS employees of discrimination on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion or sexual preference
  • Allegations by employees or applicants concerning prohibited personnel practices; or Hatch Act violations
  • Appeals of administrative decisions made by HHS agencies, grantees or contractors, including Medicare payment decisions and contract or grant awards
  • Appeals of judicial decisions by federal or state courts involving HHS programs
  • Complaints of failure to safeguard medical information, i.e. HIPAA violations
  • Customer service complaints involving HHS employees, grantees or contractors
  • Allegations of identity theft unrelated to HHS programs
  • Disability fraud
  • SNAP/Food Stamp Fraud
  • Self-Disclosures
Hotline Page
https://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/report-fraud/index.asp
Whistleblower Protection Page
https://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/whistleblower/?utm_source=oig-home&utm_medium=oig-gfx…

Conyers doctor pays $1,850,000 to resolve allegations that she performed and billed for medically unnecessary cataract surgeries and diagnostic tests

Conyers doctor pays $1,850,000 to resolve allegations that she performed and billed for medically unnecessary cataract surgeries and diagnostic tests
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Conyers doctor pays $1,850,000 to resolve allegations that she performed and billed for medically unnecessary cataract surgeries and diagnostic tests ATLANTA –Aarti D. Pandya, M.D. and Aarti D. Pandya, M.D. P.C. (“Pandya Practice Group”) have agreed to pay approximately $1,850,000 to resolve,,,

Jet Medical and Related Companies Agree to Pay More Than $700,000 to Resolve Medical Device Allegations

Jet Medical and Related Companies Agree to Pay More Than $700,000 to Resolve Medical Device Allegations
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Jet Medical and Related Companies Agree to Pay More Than $700,000 to Resolve Medical Device Allegations WASHINGTON – Pennsylvania-based medical device distributor Jet Medical Inc. (Jet) agreed to pay $200,000 to resolve criminal allegations relating to a migraine headache treatment, and Jet and two,,,

Long Island Medical Doctor Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison for Medicare Billing Fraud Scheme

Long Island Medical Doctor Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison for Medicare Billing Fraud Scheme
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Long Island Medical Doctor Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison for Medicare Billing Fraud Scheme Earlier today, in federal court in Central Islip, Morris Barnard, a gastroenterologist practicing in Great Neck, New York, was sentenced by United States District Judge Gary R. Brown to 30 months in prison,,,

Podiatrist pays $90,000 to settle false billing allegations

Podiatrist pays $90,000 to settle false billing allegations
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Podiatrist pays $90,000 to settle false billing allegations HOUSTON – A 39-year-old Cypress man has agreed to pay to resolve allegations he submitted false claims for the placement of electro-acupuncture devices, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Dr. Amr El-Khashab is a podiatrist who,,,

Former Coral Springs Police Officer Ordered to Pay Restitution for COVID-19 Relief Fraud

Former Coral Springs Police Officer Ordered to Pay Restitution for COVID-19 Relief Fraud
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Former Coral Springs Police Officer Ordered to Pay Restitution for COVID-19 Relief Fraud MIAMI – Jason Scott Carter, a 45-year-old former Coral Springs, Fla., police officer, must serve five years of probation and pay restitution following a federal conviction for fraudulently applying to the U.S,,,

Brookfield Counselor Admits Defrauding Medicaid of More Than $1 Million

Brookfield Counselor Admits Defrauding Medicaid of More Than $1 Million
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Brookfield Counselor Admits Defrauding Medicaid of More Than $1 Million Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that GREGORY C. BANKS, 50, of Brookfield, waived his right to be indicted and pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Judge Michael P,,,

Youth Rehabilitation Center Agrees to Pay Over $3.4 Million to Resolve Allegations of False Claims Act Violations

Youth Rehabilitation Center Agrees to Pay Over $3.4 Million to Resolve Allegations of False Claims Act Violations
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Youth Rehabilitation Center Agrees to Pay Over $3.4 Million to Resolve Allegations of False Claims Act Violations MOBILE, AL – Pathway, Inc. and Pathway of Baldwin County, LLC have agreed to pay $3,496,331.92 to resolve allegations that Pathway of Baldwin County, LLC wrongfully billed Medicaid for,,,

Former Insys Sales Representative Sentenced In Kickback Conspiracy

Former Insys Sales Representative Sentenced In Kickback Conspiracy
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Former Insys Sales Representative Sentenced In Kickback Conspiracy Tampa, Florida – U.S. District Judge William H. Jung has sentenced Daniel Tondre (52, Tampa) to four years in federal prison for his role in a health care fraud kickback conspiracy. The court also ordered him to forfeit $483,000, the,,,

Physician and Office Manager Agree to Pay More Than $420,000 to Settle Kickback Allegations Involving New Jersey, Texas, and South Carolina Laboratories

Physician and Office Manager Agree to Pay More Than $420,000 to Settle Kickback Allegations Involving New Jersey, Texas, and South Carolina Laboratories
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Physician and Office Manager Agree to Pay More Than $420,000 to Settle Kickback Allegations Involving New Jersey, Texas, and South Carolina Laboratories NEWARK, N.J. – A Texas doctor and his office manager, who was also his wife, have agreed to pay more than $422,789 to resolve False Claims Act,,,

Long Island Medical Doctor Charged with Illegally Distributing Oxycodone Pills

Long Island Medical Doctor Charged with Illegally Distributing Oxycodone Pills
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Long Island Medical Doctor Charged with Illegally Distributing Oxycodone Pills Late yesterday, in federal court in Central Islip, an 18-count indictment was returned charging Dr. Roya Jafari-Hassad with illegal distribution of oxycodone and witness tampering. Hassad was arrested this morning and is,,,

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