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https://oig.hhs.gov/
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HHSOIG
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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…

Owner of Pharmacies in Brooklyn and Queens Pleads Guilty in Health Care Fraud And Kickback Scheme

Owner of Pharmacies in Brooklyn and Queens Pleads Guilty in Health Care Fraud And Kickback Scheme
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Owner of Pharmacies in Brooklyn and Queens Pleads Guilty in Health Care Fraud And Kickback Scheme BROOKLYN, NY – Earlier today, in federal court in Brooklyn, Robert John Sabet, the owner of Brooklyn Chemists in Gravesend, Brooklyn, and Lucky Care Pharmacy in Flushing, Queens, pleaded guilty before,,,

Two charged in $10M Medicare fraud/kickback scheme

Two charged in $10M Medicare fraud/kickback scheme
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Two charged in $10M Medicare fraud/kickback scheme HOUSTON – A home health agency owner and patient recruiter have been arrested on charges of conspiracy to commit, committing health care fraud and conspiracy to pay and receive health care kickbacks, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. A,,,

Richland Physician Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Conspiring to Distribute Medically Unnecessary Fentanyl Patches, Opioid Pills and Other Controlled Substances

Richland Physician Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Conspiring to Distribute Medically Unnecessary Fentanyl Patches, Opioid Pills and Other Controlled Substances
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Richland Physician Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Conspiring to Distribute Medically Unnecessary Fentanyl Patches, Opioid Pills and Other Controlled Substances Spokane, Washington – Senior U.S. District Judge Edward F. Shea has sentenced Dr. Janet Sue Arnold, age 63, of Benton City,,,

North Canton Radiology Business Owner Convicted at Trial of $2 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme

North Canton Radiology Business Owner Convicted at Trial of $2 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme
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North Canton Radiology Business Owner Convicted at Trial of $2 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme Acting U.S. Attorney Michelle M. Baeppler announced that a federal jury returned guilty verdicts today against Defendant Thomas G. O’Lear, 57, of North Canton, following a five-day trial before Judge Dan,,,

Florida Man Sentenced for Misleading Federal Agents

Florida Man Sentenced for Misleading Federal Agents
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Florida Man Sentenced for Misleading Federal Agents LITTLE ROCK—A Florida man was sentenced today for lying to federal agents. Steve Hill, 57, was sentenced to 18 months in prison and ordered to forfeit $345,727.15 by United States District Judge Brian S. Miller. Formerly of the Memphis area, Hill,,,

Eighth Person Sentenced to 37 Months in Prison for Trafficking Oxycodone and Xanax Pills

Eighth Person Sentenced to 37 Months in Prison for Trafficking Oxycodone and Xanax Pills
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Eighth Person Sentenced to 37 Months in Prison for Trafficking Oxycodone and Xanax Pills CAMDEN, N.J. – A Gloucester City, New Jersey, man was sentenced today to 37 months in prison for conspiring to distribute oxycodone pills and selling Xanax pills, making him the eighth person to be sentenced for,,,

Health care clinic and home health owners found guilty of fraud

Health care clinic and home health owners found guilty of fraud
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Health care clinic and home health owners found guilty of fraud HOUSTON – Two individuals have been convicted of conspiracy to commit and committing health care fraud, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. The jury deliberated for 45 minutes before convicting Alfred Olotin Alatan, 62, formerly,,,

Two Naturopaths Agree to Pay $32,000 in Civil Penalties For Improper Prescription of Opioids and Controlled Substances

Two Naturopaths Agree to Pay $32,000 in Civil Penalties For Improper Prescription of Opioids and Controlled Substances
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Two Naturopaths Agree to Pay $32,000 in Civil Penalties For Improper Prescription of Opioids and Controlled Substances Spokane, Washington – Dr. Jacqueline Thomas, N.D., an East Wenatchee-based naturopathic doctor, and Dr. Rebecka Hoppins, an, Edmonds-based naturopathic doctor, have each agreed to,,,

Man Receives Ten Year Prison Sentence for His Role in Prescription Drug Scheme Involving Montgomery Physician

Man Receives Ten Year Prison Sentence for His Role in Prescription Drug Scheme Involving Montgomery Physician
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Man Receives Ten Year Prison Sentence for His Role in Prescription Drug Scheme Involving Montgomery Physician Montgomery, Ala. – On April 11, 2022, Garren Charles Rogers, 36, of Slidell, Louisiana, was sentenced to 120 months in prison for his role in organizing a prescription drug scheme in,,,

Harrison County Man Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison for Conspiring to Provide False Statements to Medicare

Harrison County Man Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison for Conspiring to Provide False Statements to Medicare
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Harrison County Man Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison for Conspiring to Provide False Statements to Medicare Gulfport, Miss. – A Biloxi man was sentenced to serve 30 months in prison and pay restitution in the amount of $1,537,326.14 for providing false statements in connection with the delivery of,,,

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