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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…

Sisseton Woman Charged with Theft from an Indian Tribal Organization

Sisseton Woman Charged with Theft from an Indian Tribal Organization
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Sisseton Woman Charged with Theft from an Indian Tribal Organization United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced that a Sisseton, South Dakota, woman has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Theft from an Indian Tribal Organization. Jordyn Juanita Kirk, age 25, was indicted on July 20, 2020,,,

Federal Grand Jury Returns Indictment Charging Tennessee State Senator Katrina Robinson for Theft and Embezzlement Involving Government Programs and Wire Fraud

Federal Grand Jury Returns Indictment Charging Tennessee State Senator Katrina Robinson for Theft and Embezzlement Involving Government Programs and Wire Fraud
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Federal Grand Jury Returns Indictment Charging Tennessee State Senator Katrina Robinson for Theft and Embezzlement Involving Government Programs and Wire Fraud Memphis, TN – Tennessee State Senator Katrina Robinson, 39, has now been indicted for theft and embezzlement involving government programs,,,

Government obtains more than $5 million in judgments to resolve healthcare fraud allegations against Georgia chiropractor, practice

Government obtains more than $5 million in judgments to resolve healthcare fraud allegations against Georgia chiropractor, practice
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Government obtains more than $5 million in judgments to resolve healthcare fraud allegations against Georgia chiropractor, practice BRUNSWICK, GA: A Brunswick, Ga. chiropractor and her medical practice have been ordered to pay more than $5 million to resolve a civil fraud complaint filed by the,,,

Phoenixville Hospital and Firstsource Solutions Agree to Pay $325,000 to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations of Submitting Altered Government Forms

Phoenixville Hospital and Firstsource Solutions Agree to Pay $325,000 to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations of Submitting Altered Government Forms
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Phoenixville Hospital and Firstsource Solutions Agree to Pay $325,000 to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations of Submitting Altered Government Forms PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney William M. McSwain announced that Phoenixville Hospital and Phoenixville Hospital Co., LLC (“Phoenixville,,,

West Virginia physician indicted for illegally distributing drugs

West Virginia physician indicted for illegally distributing drugs
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West Virginia physician indicted for illegally distributing drugs CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Dr. Felix Brizuela, Jr., a Pennsylvania physician operating offices in West Virginia, was indicted by a grand jury today on charges of illegally distributing controlled substances, U.S. Attorney Bill Powell,,,

New York Hospice Provider Settles Civil Healthcare Fraud Allegations

New York Hospice Provider Settles Civil Healthcare Fraud Allegations
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New York Hospice Provider Settles Civil Healthcare Fraud Allegations Metropolitan Jewish Health System Hospice and Palliative Care (“MJHS Hospice”), a New York nonprofit hospice provider, has agreed to pay the United States $4,850,000 to resolve civil allegations that it billed Medicare and Medicaid,,,

Missouri Surgeon and Kansas Distributor Agree to Plead Guilty to Conspiring to Pay and Receive Kickbacks to Induce Use of Spinal Implants and Obstruction

Missouri Surgeon and Kansas Distributor Agree to Plead Guilty to Conspiring to Pay and Receive Kickbacks to Induce Use of Spinal Implants and Obstruction
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Missouri Surgeon and Kansas Distributor Agree to Plead Guilty to Conspiring to Pay and Receive Kickbacks to Induce Use of Spinal Implants and Obstruction BOSTON – A Missouri surgeon and Kansas distributor have been charged and agreed to plead guilty to conspiring to pay and receive kickbacks aimed,,,

United States Files False Claims Act Complaint Against Drug Maker Teva Pharmaceuticals

United States Files False Claims Act Complaint Against Drug Maker Teva Pharmaceuticals
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United States Files False Claims Act Complaint Against Drug Maker Teva Pharmaceuticals BOSTON – The U.S. Attorney’s Office has filed a complaint under the False Claims Act against Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., and Teva Neuroscience, Inc., the maker of Copaxone, a drug for multiple sclerosis (MS),,,

Hamilton physician who was convicted at trial of illegally dealing opioids sentenced to 20 years in prison

Hamilton physician who was convicted at trial of illegally dealing opioids sentenced to 20 years in prison
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Hamilton physician who was convicted at trial of illegally dealing opioids sentenced to 20 years in prison CINCINNATI – Dr. Saad Sakkal, 72, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court to 240 months in prison for illegally distributing and dispensing controlled substances to multiple patients,,,

Metro East Dentist Sentenced to Prison For Health Care Fraud

Metro East Dentist Sentenced to Prison For Health Care Fraud
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Metro East Dentist Sentenced to Prison For Health Care Fraud A St. Louis-area dentist has been sentenced to prison for defrauding Illinois Medicaid out of hundreds of thousands of dollars over a period of several years. Dr. Yun Sup Kim, 49, of St. Louis, appeared this morning via videoconference at,,,

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