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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…

Columbus-based home health care company settles allegations of improper billing, agrees to pay United States $175,000

Columbus-based home health care company settles allegations of improper billing, agrees to pay United States $175,000
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Columbus-based home health care company settles allegations of improper billing, agrees to pay United States $175,000 COLUMBUS, Ohio – Altimate Care LLC has agreed to pay $175,000 to resolve claims that the company improperly billed government health insurance programs including Medicare and Ohio,,,

Manhattan Doctor Sentenced To Prison For Illegally Distributing Oxycodone And Other Drugs

Manhattan Doctor Sentenced To Prison For Illegally Distributing Oxycodone And Other Drugs
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United States Attorney's Office Announces Charges in Fraud Cases Related to COVID-19

United States Attorney's Office Announces Charges in Fraud Cases Related to COVID-19
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United States Attorney's Office Announces Charges in Fraud Cases Related to COVID-19 PHOENIX, Ariz. – The United States Attorney’s Office unsealed three criminal complaints filed in Federal District Court charging multiple individuals with health care fraud associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.,,,

Las Vegas Couple Indicted in $13 Million Fraud Upon North Carolina Medicaid Program and Scheme to Launder Proceeds Into Private Jet

Las Vegas Couple Indicted in $13 Million Fraud Upon North Carolina Medicaid Program and Scheme to Launder Proceeds Into Private Jet
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Las Vegas Couple Indicted in $13 Million Fraud Upon North Carolina Medicaid Program and Scheme to Launder Proceeds Into Private Jet RALEIGH, N.C. – On May 19, 2020 a federal grand jury returned a Superseding Indictment charging a Las Vegas couple with numerous charges, including (1) Conspiracy to,,,

Pennsylvania Man Sentenced to 37 Months in Prison and Over $3 Million in Restitution for Health Care Fraud Scheme

Pennsylvania Man Sentenced to 37 Months in Prison and Over $3 Million in Restitution for Health Care Fraud Scheme
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Encino Man Sentenced to 9 Years in Prison for Leading Conspiracy to Distribute Opioids via Sham Clinics and Corrupt Doctors

Encino Man Sentenced to 9 Years in Prison for Leading Conspiracy to Distribute Opioids via Sham Clinics and Corrupt Doctors
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Encino Man Sentenced to 9 Years in Prison for Leading Conspiracy to Distribute Opioids via Sham Clinics and Corrupt Doctors LOS ANGELES – A San Fernando Valley man was sentenced today to 108 months in federal prison for leading a conspiracy to distribute powerful prescription opioids via sham,,,

Mangum Pharmacist Sentenced to More Than Three Years in Federal Prison in Health Care Fraud Case

Mangum Pharmacist Sentenced to More Than Three Years in Federal Prison in Health Care Fraud Case
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Mangum Pharmacist Sentenced to More Than Three Years in Federal Prison in Health Care Fraud Case OKLAHOMA CITY – Jeffrey Scott Terry, 38, of Mangum, Oklahoma, was sentenced today to 37 months in federal prison for his role in a health care fraud scheme, announced Oklahoma Attorney General Mike,,,

Toledo couple indicted for fraudulent medical care scheme

Toledo couple indicted for fraudulent medical care scheme
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Toledo couple indicted for fraudulent medical care scheme A federal grand jury in Toledo, Ohio returned a four-count indictment today charging Sherry-Ann Jenkins, age 55, and Dr. Oliver H. Jenkins, age 57, both formerly of Ottawa Hills, Ohio, on one count each of conspiracy, mail fraud, wire fraud,,,

Franklin, Tennessee-Based Rinova Settles Allegations Of Fraudulent Operations Of Former Pain MD Clinics

Franklin, Tennessee-Based Rinova Settles Allegations Of Fraudulent Operations Of Former Pain MD Clinics
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Dominican National Sentenced for Identity Theft and Stealing MassHealth Benefits

Dominican National Sentenced for Identity Theft and Stealing MassHealth Benefits
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Dominican National Sentenced for Identity Theft and Stealing MassHealth Benefits BOSTON – A Dominican national formerly residing in Lawrence was sentenced today for Social Security and benefit fraud. Cesar Franco Lara, 37, was sentenced during a videoconference before U.S. District Court Judge Leo T,,,

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