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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…

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San Diego Laboratory Phamatech Agrees to Pay $3 Million to Settle Fraudulent Medicare Billing Case
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San Diego Laboratory Phamatech Agrees to Pay $3 Million to Settle Fraudulent Medicare Billing Case Assistant U. S. Attorney Paul Starita (619) 546-7701 NEWS RELEASE SUMMARY – September --, 2020 San Diego – San Diego-based Phamatech, Inc. and its CEO and founder, Tuan Pham, have agreed to pay $3,043,,,

Three Defendants Charged in Multi-Million Dollar Medicare Fraud Scheme

Three Defendants Charged in Multi-Million Dollar Medicare Fraud Scheme
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Three Defendants Charged in Multi-Million Dollar Medicare Fraud Scheme BOSTON – Three individuals were charged today in connection with a multi-million dollar Medicare fraud scheme, bringing the total number of defendants to six. Nathan LaParl, 34, of Boca Raton, Fla., and Talia Alexandre, 30, of,,,

Pharmacy Owner and Pharmacist Charged in a Scheme to Bill Insurance for Medications Not Dispensed

Pharmacy Owner and Pharmacist Charged in a Scheme to Bill Insurance for Medications Not Dispensed
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Connecticut Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor Pays $230K to Settle False Claims Allegations

Connecticut Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor Pays $230K to Settle False Claims Allegations
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Manchester Dentist, Dental Clinics and Dental Imaging Facility Pay $300K to Settle False Claims Allegations

Manchester Dentist, Dental Clinics and Dental Imaging Facility Pay $300K to Settle False Claims Allegations
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Maryland Woman Pleads Guilty to Committing Health Care Fraud

Maryland Woman Pleads Guilty to Committing Health Care Fraud
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West Virginia physician admits to illegally distributing drugs

West Virginia physician admits to illegally distributing drugs
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West Virginia physician admits to illegally distributing drugs CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Dr. Felix Brizuela, Jr., of Harrison City, Pennsylvania, has admitted to illegally distributing controlled substances, U.S. Attorney Bill Powell announced. Brizuela, age 59, of Harrison City, Pennsylvania,,,

Vestavia Hills Doctor Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Producing and Possessing Child Pornography

Vestavia Hills Doctor Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Producing and Possessing Child Pornography
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Northern District of Alabama Announces Charges in Health Care Fraud Cases as Part of Nationwide Law Enforcement Effort

Northern District of Alabama Announces Charges in Health Care Fraud Cases as Part of Nationwide Law Enforcement Effort
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Two Doctors, Two Licensed Physical Therapists, a Pharmacist, and Four Pharmacy Owners and Operators Among Those Charged in Brooklyn as Part of National Health Care Fraud Takedown

Two Doctors, Two Licensed Physical Therapists, a Pharmacist, and Four Pharmacy Owners and Operators Among Those Charged in Brooklyn as Part of National Health Care Fraud Takedown
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