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https://oig.hhs.gov/
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HHSOIG
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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…

National Health Care Fraud and Opioid Takedown Results in Charges Against 345 Defendants Responsible for More Than $6 Billion in Alleged Fraud Losses; San Diego Defendants Charged

National Health Care Fraud and Opioid Takedown Results in Charges Against 345 Defendants Responsible for More Than $6 Billion in Alleged Fraud Losses; San Diego Defendants Charged
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National Health Care Fraud and Opioid Takedown Results in Charges Against 345 Defendants Responsible for More Than $6 Billion in Alleged Fraud Losses; San Diego Defendants Charged Assistant U. S. Attorney Valerie Chu (619) 546-6750 NEWS RELEASE SUMMARY – September 30, 2020 SAN DIEGO – Federal,,,

Two Defendants Agree to Plead Guilty to Multi-Million Dollar Medicare Fraud Scheme

Two Defendants Agree to Plead Guilty to Multi-Million Dollar Medicare Fraud Scheme
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Two Defendants Agree to Plead Guilty to Multi-Million Dollar Medicare Fraud Scheme BOSTON – A Colorado woman and a Florida woman have agreed to plead guilty in connection with a multi-million dollar Medicare fraud scheme. Jessica Jones, 30, of Louisville Colo., and Elizabeth Putulin, 30, of Coconut,,,

Laredo eye doctor pays over $3M to resolve fraud claims

Laredo eye doctor pays over $3M to resolve fraud claims
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Laredo eye doctor pays over $3M to resolve fraud claims LAREDO, Texas - A South Texas doctor has agreed to pay $3,234,900.50 to resolve allegations he fraudulently submitted claims to the Medicare program for medically unnecessary tests and procedures, announced U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Patrick. Dr,,,

Husband And Wife Indicted And Arrested For Health Care Fraud

Husband And Wife Indicted And Arrested For Health Care Fraud
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Husband And Wife Indicted And Arrested For Health Care Fraud SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – On September 24, 2020, a Federal Grand Jury in the District of Puerto Rico returned two separate indictments charging Robert Crespo Zamora and Carmen J. Pagán Domínguez with health care fraud, aggravated identity,,,

Fifth Person Admits Trafficking Oxycodone and Xanax Pills as Part of Gloucester City Drug Ring

Fifth Person Admits Trafficking Oxycodone and Xanax Pills as Part of Gloucester City Drug Ring
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Fifth Person Admits Trafficking Oxycodone and Xanax Pills as Part of Gloucester City Drug Ring CAMDEN, N.J. – A Gloucester City, New Jersey, man today admitted conspiring to distribute oxycodone pills and selling Xanax pills, making him the fifth person to plead guilty for his role in a drug,,,

Tulare County Man Indicted for Falsely Marketing Herbal Mixtures as FDA-Approved Treatment for COVID-19

Tulare County Man Indicted for Falsely Marketing Herbal Mixtures as FDA-Approved Treatment for COVID-19
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Tulare County Man Indicted for Falsely Marketing Herbal Mixtures as FDA-Approved Treatment for COVID-19 FRESNO, Calif. — A Porterville man was arrested today after a federal grand jury returned a five‑count indictment on July 9, charging him with mail fraud and introducing a misbranded drug into,,,

Durable medical equipment company owner admits participation in kickback scheme

Durable medical equipment company owner admits participation in kickback scheme
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Durable medical equipment company owner admits participation in kickback scheme SAVANNAH, GA: A Florida man who operated a durable medical equipment company has admitted participating in a Medicare kickback and telemedicine fraud scheme. Patrick Wolfe, 48, of Belleair Beach, Fla., the operator of,,,

Mobile-Area Doctor Charged in Prescription Drug Billing Scheme

Mobile-Area Doctor Charged in Prescription Drug Billing Scheme
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Mobile-Area Doctor Charged in Prescription Drug Billing Scheme BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A Mobile-area Alabama doctor was indicted on Tuesday in a long-running investigation into a prescription drug-billing scheme involving a Haleyville, Ala.-based pharmacy, Northside Pharmacy doing business as Global,,,

Former Employee of Birmingham Area Psychology Clinic Pleads Guilty to Defrauding State Medicaid Agency by Filing False Claims for Counseling

Former Employee of Birmingham Area Psychology Clinic Pleads Guilty to Defrauding State Medicaid Agency by Filing False Claims for Counseling
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Former Employee of Birmingham Area Psychology Clinic Pleads Guilty to Defrauding State Medicaid Agency by Filing False Claims for Counseling BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A former Birmingham area psychology clinic that defrauded the Alabama Medicaid Agency of at least $1.5 million by billing for counseling,,,

Macomb County Couple Charged with Tax Evasion and Health Care Fraud Offenses and Physician Charged in Health Care Fraud Conspiracy

Macomb County Couple Charged with Tax Evasion and Health Care Fraud Offenses and Physician Charged in Health Care Fraud Conspiracy
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Macomb County Couple Charged with Tax Evasion and Health Care Fraud Offenses and Physician Charged in Health Care Fraud Conspiracy A superseding indictment was unsealed today charging Isabel Tcruz and Noli Tcruz with tax evasion and multiple health care fraud offenses, and charging Dr. Terry S. Baul,,,

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