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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…

Niagara Falls Woman Pleads Guilty To Conspiring To Defraud Health Insurance Company

Niagara Falls Woman Pleads Guilty To Conspiring To Defraud Health Insurance Company
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Investigative Press Release
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Niagara Falls Woman Pleads Guilty To Conspiring To Defraud Health Insurance Company CONTACT: Barbara Burns PHONE: (716) 843-5817 FAX #: (716) 551-3051 BUFFALO, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Francine Kendzia, 43, of Niagara Falls, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S,,,

Spring 2021 Semiannual Report to Congress

2021
Semiannual Report
Department of Health & Human Services OIG
Department of Health & Human Services

HHS-OIG'S Semiannual Report to Congress describes OIG's work identifying significant risks, problems, abuses, deficiencies, remedies, and investigative outcomes relating to the administration of HHS programs and operations that were disclosed during the semiannual reporting period October 1, 2020...

Pain doctor pays to settle allegations arising from false billing

Pain doctor pays to settle allegations arising from false billing
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Investigative Press Release
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Pain doctor pays to settle allegations arising from false billing LAREDO, Texas – A 44-year-old physician from Laredo has paid $340,437.68 to resolve allegations he falsely billed Medicare for the use of electro-acupuncture devices, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. Dr. Marte A,,,

Two PA Chiropractic Practices Pay Over $800,000 to Resolve Alleged False Claims Act Liability Arising from Billing of P-Stim Devices

Two PA Chiropractic Practices Pay Over $800,000 to Resolve Alleged False Claims Act Liability Arising from Billing of P-Stim Devices
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Investigative Press Release
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Two PA Chiropractic Practices Pay Over $800,000 to Resolve Alleged False Claims Act Liability Arising from Billing of P-Stim Devices PHILADELPHIA – Acting United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams announced that two related, integrative chiropractic practices and their chiropractor owners,,,

Associate Medical Director of Baltimore County Pain Management Practice Pleads Guilty to Accepting Kick-Backs

Associate Medical Director of Baltimore County Pain Management Practice Pleads Guilty to Accepting Kick-Backs
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Investigative Press Release
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Associate Medical Director of Baltimore County Pain Management Practice Pleads Guilty to Accepting Kick-Backs Baltimore, Maryland – Howard Hoffberg, M.D., age 65, of Reisterstown, Maryland, pleaded guilty on June 9, 2021, to the federal charge of conspiracy to violate the anti-kickback statutes, in,,,

Healthcare Practitioners to Pay over $1 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Liability Arising from Billing of P-Stim Devices

Healthcare Practitioners to Pay over $1 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Liability Arising from Billing of P-Stim Devices
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Investigative Press Release
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Healthcare Practitioners to Pay over $1 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Liability Arising from Billing of P-Stim Devices SAN ANTONIO – Three separate healthcare providers within the Western District of Texas have agreed to pay a collective $1,056,340.50 to resolve liability under the False,,,

Third Arkansas Physician Sentenced to Federal Prison for Prescription Fraud

Third Arkansas Physician Sentenced to Federal Prison for Prescription Fraud
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Investigative Press Release
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Third Arkansas Physician Sentenced to Federal Prison for Prescription Fraud FORT SMITH – A Fort Smith physician, Donald E. Hinderliter, was sentenced today to 4 years in federal prison followed by 1 year of supervised release on one count of Distribution of a Controlled Substance without an,,,

Wrongful billing results in $2.6M settlement and 10-year exclusion from federal health care programs

Wrongful billing results in $2.6M settlement and 10-year exclusion from federal health care programs
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Investigative Press Release
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Wrongful billing results in $2.6M settlement and 10-year exclusion from federal health care programs HOUSTON – A 46-year-old chiropractor and her medical group have agreed to pay in order to resolve allegations of fraudulent billing, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. Suhyun An owns,,,

Lawrence Man Pleads Guilty to Identity Fraud Charges

Lawrence Man Pleads Guilty to Identity Fraud Charges
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Investigative Press Release
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Lawrence Man Pleads Guilty to Identity Fraud Charges BOSTON – A Lawrence man who has been living under a false identity pleaded guilty today in federal court in Boston to charges arising from his use of the name and Social Security number of a U.S. citizen. An individual referred to as “John Doe”,,,

Counselor Involved in Wide-Ranging Medicaid Fraud Scheme Pleads Guilty

Counselor Involved in Wide-Ranging Medicaid Fraud Scheme Pleads Guilty
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Counselor Involved in Wide-Ranging Medicaid Fraud Scheme Pleads Guilty Leonard C Boyle, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that CORTNEY DUNLAP, 36, of Burlington, waived his right to be indicted and pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Judge Kari A. Dooley,,,

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