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

Doctor Admits Role in Genetic Testing Kickback and Bribery Schemes

Doctor Admits Role in Genetic Testing Kickback and Bribery Schemes
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Doctor Admits Role in Genetic Testing Kickback and Bribery Schemes NEWARK, N.J. – A Pennsylvania doctor today admitted participating in two conspiracies to receive bribes and kickbacks in exchange for ordering genetic tests, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced. Lee Besen, 65, of Waverly,,,

Ohio treatment facilities & corporate parent agree to pay $10.25 million

Ohio treatment facilities & corporate parent agree to pay $10.25 million
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Ohio treatment facilities & corporate parent agree to pay $10.25 million COLUMBUS, Ohio – A Florida company that operates two Ohio inpatient psychiatric hospitals and one Ohio substance abuse treatment facility will pay $10.25 million to resolve alleged violations of the False Claims Act. Oglethorpe,,,

Pharmacist Sentenced to More Than 14 Years in Federal Prison for a Drug Distribution Conspiracy and for Murder for Hire

Pharmacist Sentenced to More Than 14 Years in Federal Prison for a Drug Distribution Conspiracy and for Murder for Hire
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Pharmacist Sentenced to More Than 14 Years in Federal Prison for a Drug Distribution Conspiracy and for Murder for Hire Baltimore, Maryland – U.S. District Judge George L. Russell, III today sentenced David Robinson, age 51, of Baltimore, Maryland, to 171 months in federal prison, followed by three,,,

Medical research company agrees to pay $1.1 million to settle allegation it received kickbacks from northwest medical testing company

Medical research company agrees to pay $1.1 million to settle allegation it received kickbacks from northwest medical testing company
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Medical research company agrees to pay $1.1 million to settle allegation it received kickbacks from northwest medical testing company Seattle – Heart Center Research, LLC, a Huntsville, Alabama, medical research company, entered into a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice to resolve,,,

South Bay Doctor Settles Federal Lawsuit Alleging He Accepted Illegal Kickbacks for Patient Referrals to Gardena Hospital

South Bay Doctor Settles Federal Lawsuit Alleging He Accepted Illegal Kickbacks for Patient Referrals to Gardena Hospital
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South Bay Doctor Settles Federal Lawsuit Alleging He Accepted Illegal Kickbacks for Patient Referrals to Gardena Hospital LOS ANGELES – A Hawthorne-based physician has settled allegations that he violated the False Claims Act by receiving kickbacks and other improper payments in exchange for,,,

Federal Jury Convicts Last Two Defendants in Prescription Fraud Conspiracy

Federal Jury Convicts Last Two Defendants in Prescription Fraud Conspiracy
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Federal Jury Convicts Last Two Defendants in Prescription Fraud Conspiracy BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A federal jury today convicted two defendants in a long-running investigation into a prescription drug billing scheme involving a Haleyville, Ala.-based pharmacy, Northside Pharmacy doing business as Global,,,

Four charged in $32 million health care fraud scheme

Four charged in $32 million health care fraud scheme
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Four charged in $32 million health care fraud scheme HOUSTON - A medical director, operator and two unlicensed practitioners at a Texas medical clinic are now in custody on charges related to their alleged participation in a $32 million health care fraud scheme. Farrah Forough Farizani, D.O., 57,,,

North Philadelphia “Pill Mill” Doctor Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Illegal Opioid Distribution

North Philadelphia “Pill Mill” Doctor Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Illegal Opioid Distribution
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North Philadelphia “Pill Mill” Doctor Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Illegal Opioid Distribution PHILADELPHIA – Acting United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams announced that Myron Rodos, 80, of Ambler, PA, was sentenced to five years in prison, three years of supervised release,,,

Allergy and Asthma Associates in Roanoke Pleads Guilty to Criminal Charge; Enters into Civil Resolution Over Health Care Fraud Allegations

Allergy and Asthma Associates in Roanoke Pleads Guilty to Criminal Charge; Enters into Civil Resolution Over Health Care Fraud Allegations
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Allergy and Asthma Associates in Roanoke Pleads Guilty to Criminal Charge; Enters into Civil Resolution Over Health Care Fraud Allegations ROANOKE, Va. – Acting United States Attorney Daniel P. Bubar and Virginia Attorney General Mark G. Herring announced today the finalization of a $2.1 million,,,

Owner of Tennessee Drug Screening Lab Sentenced to 36 months on Federal Health Care Fraud Charge

Owner of Tennessee Drug Screening Lab Sentenced to 36 months on Federal Health Care Fraud Charge
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Owner of Tennessee Drug Screening Lab Sentenced to 36 months on Federal Health Care Fraud Charge ABINGDON, Va. – Michael Dube, who formerly owned and operated American Toxicology Labs, was sentenced was today in U.S. District Court in Abingdon, Virginia to 36 months in federal prison. Acting United,,,

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