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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…

Two Youngstown-area physicians indicted for health care fraud and kickback schemes; third charged by bill of information

Two Youngstown-area physicians indicted for health care fraud and kickback schemes; third charged by bill of information
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Two Youngstown-area physicians indicted for health care fraud and kickback schemes; third charged by bill of information Acting U.S. Attorney Bridget M. Brennan announced today that a grand jury sitting in Cleveland, Ohio returned an eleven-count indictment charging Samir Wahib, age 53, of Canfield,,,

Maine Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking, Firearm, and Fraud Offenses

Maine Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking, Firearm, and Fraud Offenses
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Maine Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking, Firearm, and Fraud Offenses CONCORD - Richard Stanton, 34, of Hope, Maine pleaded guilty in federal court on Thursday to multiple charges, United States Attorney Scott W. Murray announced today. According to court documents and statements made in court,,,

Athenahealth Agrees to Pay $18.25 Million to Resolve Allegations that It Paid Illegal Kickbacks

Athenahealth Agrees to Pay $18.25 Million to Resolve Allegations that It Paid Illegal Kickbacks
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Athenahealth Agrees to Pay $18.25 Million to Resolve Allegations that It Paid Illegal Kickbacks BOSTON – athenahealth, Inc. (Athena), a Watertown-based developer of electronic health records (EHR) services, has agreed to pay $18.25 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act,,,

Israeli National Pleads Guilty to Bail Jumping

Israeli National Pleads Guilty to Bail Jumping
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Israeli National Pleads Guilty to Bail Jumping CONCORD - Boaz BenMoshe, 58, of Israel, pleaded guilty in federal court on Wednesday to bail jumping, United States Attorney Scott W. Murray announced today. According to court documents and statements made in court, in November 2006, a federal grand,,,

South Dakota and Montana Teams that Convicted Former IHS Doctor for Serial Abuse of Native American Children Honored with Attorney General’s Award

South Dakota and Montana Teams that Convicted Former IHS Doctor for Serial Abuse of Native American Children Honored with Attorney General’s Award
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South Dakota and Montana Teams that Convicted Former IHS Doctor for Serial Abuse of Native American Children Honored with Attorney General’s Award From Left: AUSA Sarah Collins, AUSA Eric Kelderman, USA Ron Parsons, Paralegal Lori Climis, HHS-OIG Special Agent in Charge Curt Muller, and Retired BIA,,,

Two More Individuals Plead Guilty in Connection with Health Care Kickback Conspiracy

Two More Individuals Plead Guilty in Connection with Health Care Kickback Conspiracy
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Two More Individuals Plead Guilty in Connection with Health Care Kickback Conspiracy TEXARKANA, Texas – Two more individuals have pleaded guilty to conspiring to pay and receive kickbacks in violation of the Anti-Kickback Statute, announced Acting United States Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. Kimberly,,,

Five New Guilty Pleas In Nationwide Telemedicine Pharmacy Health Care Fraud Conspiracy

Five New Guilty Pleas In Nationwide Telemedicine Pharmacy Health Care Fraud Conspiracy
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Five New Guilty Pleas In Nationwide Telemedicine Pharmacy Health Care Fraud Conspiracy GREENEVILLE, Tenn.– Today, Larry Everett Smith, 50, of Tampa, Florida, pleaded guilty before Senior District Judge Ronnie Greer to one count of conspiracy to commit health care fraud. Sentencing has been set for,,,

Estate Of Deceased Urologist Agrees To Pay More Than $1.7 Million To Settle False Claims Act Liability

Estate Of Deceased Urologist Agrees To Pay More Than $1.7 Million To Settle False Claims Act Liability
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Estate Of Deceased Urologist Agrees To Pay More Than $1.7 Million To Settle False Claims Act Liability Orlando, FL – United States Attorney Maria Chapa Lopez announces today that the Estate of Dr. Patrick T. Hunter has paid the United States $1.75 million to resolve allegations that Dr. Hunter,,,

Logan County Pharmacy to Pay Civil Monetary Penalties to Resolve Alleged Violations of the Controlled Substances Act

Logan County Pharmacy to Pay Civil Monetary Penalties to Resolve Alleged Violations of the Controlled Substances Act
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Logan County Pharmacy to Pay Civil Monetary Penalties to Resolve Alleged Violations of the Controlled Substances Act CHARLESTON, W.Va. – United States Attorney Mike Stuart announced that Family Discount Pharmacy, Inc. (“FDP”), which operated a pharmacy in Mount Gay, Logan County, has agreed to pay,,,

Florida Man Pleads Guilty in Multi-Million Dollar Medicare Fraud Scheme

Florida Man Pleads Guilty in Multi-Million Dollar Medicare Fraud Scheme
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Florida Man Pleads Guilty in Multi-Million Dollar Medicare Fraud Scheme BOSTON – A Florida man pleaded guilty today to his role in a multi-million dollar Medicare fraud scheme involving durable medical equipment. Nathan LaParl, 34, of Boca Raton, Fla., pleaded guilty to one count of receiving,,,

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