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https://oig.hhs.gov/
Abbreviation
HHSOIG
Agencies
Department of Health & Human Services
Federal Agency
Yes
Location

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…

Pediatric Dentist and Affiliated Practices to Pay Over $750,000 to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations

Pediatric Dentist and Affiliated Practices to Pay Over $750,000 to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations
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Pediatric Dentist and Affiliated Practices to Pay Over $750,000 to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations NEWARK, N.J. – Pediatric Dentist Barry L. Jacobson and his company, HQRC Management Services LLC (HQRC), along with 13 affiliated pediatric dentistry practices, agreed to pay $753,457 to resolve,,,

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Jacksonville Health Care Provider Physicians Group Services Agrees To Pay $700,000 To Resolve Civil Healthcare Fraud Allegations
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Jacksonville Health Care Provider Physicians Group Services Agrees To Pay $700,000 To Resolve Civil Healthcare Fraud Allegations Tampa, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces today that Physicians Group Services, P.A. (“PGS”) has agreed to pay the United States and the State of,,,

Seven Individuals Indicted for Social Security Fraud

Seven Individuals Indicted for Social Security Fraud
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Seven Individuals Indicted for Social Security Fraud SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – On September 29, 2022, a federal grand jury in the District of Puerto Rico returned seven separate indictments charging seven individuals with Social Security Fraud. The Social Security Administration Office of Inspector,,,

Former Certified Nurse Practitioner Pleads Guilty to Drug Diversion and Health Care Fraud

Former Certified Nurse Practitioner Pleads Guilty to Drug Diversion and Health Care Fraud
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Former Certified Nurse Practitioner Pleads Guilty to Drug Diversion and Health Care Fraud PITTSBURGH - A resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of drug diversion and health care fraud, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today. Larry J. Goisse,,,

Gadsden Man Charged with Multi-Million-Dollar Kickback and Health Care Fraud Conspiracies

Gadsden Man Charged with Multi-Million-Dollar Kickback and Health Care Fraud Conspiracies
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Gadsden Man Charged with Multi-Million-Dollar Kickback and Health Care Fraud Conspiracies Tuscaloosa, Ala. – A federal grand jury last week indicted a Gadsden man for conspiring to pay and receive kickbacks and commit health care fraud, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona, Federal Bureau of,,,

Florida Medical Practice Agrees to Pay $130,000 to Resolve Allegations That it Received Kickbacks from Pharmaceutical Distributor

Florida Medical Practice Agrees to Pay $130,000 to Resolve Allegations That it Received Kickbacks from Pharmaceutical Distributor
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Florida Medical Practice Agrees to Pay $130,000 to Resolve Allegations That it Received Kickbacks from Pharmaceutical Distributor BOSTON – Southeast Florida Hematology and Oncology Group (SEFHOG), a now-defunct specialty medical practice in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., has agreed to pay $130,000 to,,,

Three Remaining Defendants Sentenced for Their Roles in Extensive Health Care Fraud Conspiracy to Defraud Medicaid Home Care Program

Three Remaining Defendants Sentenced for Their Roles in Extensive Health Care Fraud Conspiracy to Defraud Medicaid Home Care Program
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Three Remaining Defendants Sentenced for Their Roles in Extensive Health Care Fraud Conspiracy to Defraud Medicaid Home Care Program PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Three residents of the Pittsburgh area were sentenced in federal court for conspiracy to defraud the Pennsylvania Medicaid program and related,,,

President of Radiology Services Company Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for $2 Million Healthcare Fraud Scheme and Identity Theft

President of Radiology Services Company Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for $2 Million Healthcare Fraud Scheme and Identity Theft
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Renton Doctor Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Accept Kickbacks in Connection with Fraudulent Genetic Testing Scheme

Renton Doctor Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Accept Kickbacks in Connection with Fraudulent Genetic Testing Scheme
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Renton Doctor Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Accept Kickbacks in Connection with Fraudulent Genetic Testing Scheme Spokane, Washington – Vanessa R. Waldref, the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, announced today that Christopher B. Bjarke, M.D., age 61, of Renton,,,

Former CEO of St. Gabriel Health Clinic Convicted of $1.8 Million Medicaid Fraud Scheme

Former CEO of St. Gabriel Health Clinic Convicted of $1.8 Million Medicaid Fraud Scheme
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Former CEO of St. Gabriel Health Clinic Convicted of $1.8 Million Medicaid Fraud Scheme After a week-long trial, a federal jury convicted the former CEO of St. Gabriel Health Clinic Inc. for conducting a multi-year, multi-million-dollar scheme to defraud the Louisiana Medicaid Program. According to,,,

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