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https://oig.hhs.gov/
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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…

Universal Health Services, Inc. to Pay $117 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations

Universal Health Services, Inc. to Pay $117 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations
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Universal Health Services, Inc. to Pay $117 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney William M. McSwain today announced that Universal Health Services, Inc. and UHS of Delaware, Inc. (together, UHS) have agreed to pay $117 million to resolve alleged,,,

Former CEO Of Tennessee Pain Management Company Sentenced For Role In Multi-Million Dollar Medicare Kickback Scheme

Former CEO Of Tennessee Pain Management Company Sentenced For Role In Multi-Million Dollar Medicare Kickback Scheme
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Investigative Press Release
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Former CEO Of Tennessee Pain Management Company Sentenced For Role In Multi-Million Dollar Medicare Kickback Scheme NASHVILLE, Tenn. – July 10, 2020 - A Tennessee healthcare executive was sentenced to 42 months in prison yesterday for his role in an approximately $4 million kickback scheme. U.S,,,

Two Pennsylvania-Based Doctors and Five Others Charged in Genetic Testing Kickback and Bribery Schemes

Two Pennsylvania-Based Doctors and Five Others Charged in Genetic Testing Kickback and Bribery Schemes
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Two Pennsylvania-Based Doctors and Five Others Charged in Genetic Testing Kickback and Bribery Schemes NEWARK, N.J. – Seven people have been charged for their roles in conspiracies to pay and receive kickbacks in exchange for ordering genetic tests, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced today,,,

Telemedicine company owner pleads guilty to telemedicine fraud conspiracy

Telemedicine company owner pleads guilty to telemedicine fraud conspiracy
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Telemedicine company owner pleads guilty to telemedicine fraud conspiracy SAVANNAH, GA: A Georgia woman who operated a telemedicine network through two companies has admitted to participation in an ever-growing healthcare and telemedicine fraud scheme. Charlene Frame, the operator of Royal Physician,,,

Hope Hospice Agrees To Pay $3.2 Million To Settle False Claims Act Liability

Hope Hospice Agrees To Pay $3.2 Million To Settle False Claims Act Liability
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Hope Hospice Agrees To Pay $3.2 Million To Settle False Claims Act Liability Fort Myers, FL – United States Attorney Maria Chapa Lopez announces today that Hope Hospice has agreed to pay the United States $3.2 million to resolve allegations that it knowingly submitted false claims to Medicare,,,

Camden County Man Admits Trafficking High-Dosage Oxycodone Pills as Part of Camden and Gloucester City Drug Rings

Camden County Man Admits Trafficking High-Dosage Oxycodone Pills as Part of Camden and Gloucester City Drug Rings
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Camden County Man Admits Trafficking High-Dosage Oxycodone Pills as Part of Camden and Gloucester City Drug Rings CAMDEN, N.J. – A Camden County, New Jersey, man today admitted buying and reselling 80 milligram oxycodone pills as part of his role in drug trafficking operations based in Gloucester,,,

Government Reaches One Million Dollar Settlement In Healthcare Fraud Matter

Government Reaches One Million Dollar Settlement In Healthcare Fraud Matter
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Government Reaches One Million Dollar Settlement In Healthcare Fraud Matter SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – On Wednesday, July 1, 2020, the U.S. District Court entered a civil Consent Judgment against defendants William J. Cruz and Medscan, P.S.C. whereby the defendants agreed to pay one million dollars to,,,

Guam Ambulance Company Owners Sentenced to Prison for Their Roles in Medicare Ambulance Fraud Scheme

Guam Ambulance Company Owners Sentenced to Prison for Their Roles in Medicare Ambulance Fraud Scheme
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Guam Ambulance Company Owners Sentenced to Prison for Their Roles in Medicare Ambulance Fraud Scheme Two owners of Guam Medical Transport (GMT) were sentenced to prison terms today for their roles in a health care fraud and money laundering scheme that resulted in a loss to the United States of,,,

California Genetic Testing Company Agrees To Pay $8.25 Million To Resolve False Claims Allegations; Paducah, Ky, Area Hospital Also Settles

California Genetic Testing Company Agrees To Pay $8.25 Million To Resolve False Claims Allegations; Paducah, Ky, Area Hospital Also Settles
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California Genetic Testing Company Agrees To Pay $8.25 Million To Resolve False Claims Allegations; Paducah, Ky, Area Hospital Also Settles LOUISVILLE, Ky. – United States Attorney Russell Coleman today announced an $8.25 million settlement with Agendia, Inc., a molecular diagnostics testing company,,,

Houston-area cardiologist settles allegations

Houston-area cardiologist settles allegations
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Houston-area cardiologist settles allegations HOUSTON – Advanced Cardiovascular Care Center P.A. and its owner and administrator have agreed to pay $400,000 to resolve allegations they violated the False Claims Act (FCA), announced U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Patrick. Owner Dr. Annie T. Varughese, 57, and,,,

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