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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…

Hendersonville Emergency Medical Doctor Sentenced To Prison For Unlawfully Distributing Controlled Substances

Hendersonville Emergency Medical Doctor Sentenced To Prison For Unlawfully Distributing Controlled Substances
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Hendersonville Emergency Medical Doctor Sentenced To Prison For Unlawfully Distributing Controlled Substances NASHVILLE, Tenn. – November 12, 2020 – A Hendersonville, Tennessee emergency medical doctor was sentenced today to two years in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for his,,,

Nine charged in scheme to defraud Medicaid

Nine charged in scheme to defraud Medicaid
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Nine charged in scheme to defraud Medicaid First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bridget Brennan announced today that a federal grand jury sitting in Cleveland has returned a 28-count indictment charging nine individuals for their roles in a scheme to defraud Medicaid. These nine individuals either owned,,,

Eranga Cardiology To Pay $500,000 To Resolve Health Care Fraud Allegations

Eranga Cardiology To Pay $500,000 To Resolve Health Care Fraud Allegations
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Eranga Cardiology To Pay $500,000 To Resolve Health Care Fraud Allegations WILMINGTON, Del. – U.S. Attorney David C. Weiss announced today that Eranga Cardiology, P.A. and Dr. Eranga Haththotuwa have agreed to a $500,000.00 settlement with the government to resolve allegations of health care fraud,,,

University researcher pleads guilty to lying on grant applications to develop scientific expertise for China

University researcher pleads guilty to lying on grant applications to develop scientific expertise for China
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University researcher pleads guilty to lying on grant applications to develop scientific expertise for China COLUMBUS, Ohio – A rheumatology professor and researcher with strong ties to China pleaded guilty to making false statements to federal authorities as part of an immunology research fraud,,,

Doctor’s Employee Admits Role in Genetic Testing Kickback and Bribery Scheme

Doctor’s Employee Admits Role in Genetic Testing Kickback and Bribery Scheme
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Mechanicsburg Physician To Pay $850,000 To Resolve Potential Liability Under The False Claims Act

Mechanicsburg Physician To Pay $850,000 To Resolve Potential Liability Under The False Claims Act
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Jury Convicts Doctor of Scheme to Perform Unnecessary Surgeries on Women

Jury Convicts Doctor of Scheme to Perform Unnecessary Surgeries on Women
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Medical Doctor Settles Civil Fraud Allegations in Adult Homes Investigation

Medical Doctor Settles Civil Fraud Allegations in Adult Homes Investigation
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Medical Doctor Settles Civil Fraud Allegations in Adult Homes Investigation Dr. Dominick Piacente, a New York family physician, has agreed to pay the United States $150,000 to resolve civil allegations that he paid kickbacks and caused false claims to be submitted to Medicare in connection with care,,,

Texas man sentenced to prison for scheme to fraudulently bill government medical insurance programs

Texas man sentenced to prison for scheme to fraudulently bill government medical insurance programs
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Texas man sentenced to prison for scheme to fraudulently bill government medical insurance programs AUGUSTA, GA: A Texas man has been sentenced to federal prison for organizing a scheme that paid workers to solicit elderly and low-income residents for information used to fraudulently bill government,,,

San Fernando Valley Medical Supply Company that Defrauded Federal Health Care Programs Pays U.S. $565,873 to Resolve Civil Claims

San Fernando Valley Medical Supply Company that Defrauded Federal Health Care Programs Pays U.S. $565,873 to Resolve Civil Claims
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