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Abbreviation
HHSOIG
Agencies
Department of Health & Human Services
Federal Agency
Yes
Location

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

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U.S. Attorney Announces Two Additional Civil Settlements as Part of National Effort to Combat Electronic Stimulation Fraudulent Billing Scheme and Recover Millions, and Enforcement Action of One of the Settlements
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U.S. Attorney Announces Two Additional Civil Settlements as Part of National Effort to Combat Electronic Stimulation Fraudulent Billing Scheme and Recover Millions, and Enforcement Action of One of the Settlements

Behavioral Health Companies, CEO, Pay Nearly $4.6 Million to Settle Allegations Related to Telehealth Services for Nursing Home Residents

Behavioral Health Companies, CEO, Pay Nearly $4.6 Million to Settle Allegations Related to Telehealth Services for Nursing Home Residents
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Behavioral Health Companies, CEO, Pay Nearly $4.6 Million to Settle Allegations Related to Telehealth Services for Nursing Home Residents

DOJ and Evergreen Treatment Services settle allegations regarding double billing of government health programs

DOJ and Evergreen Treatment Services settle allegations regarding double billing of government health programs
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DOJ and Evergreen Treatment Services settle allegations regarding double billing of government health programs

Founder/CEO and Clinical President of Digital Health Company Arrested for $100M Adderall Distribution and Health Care Fraud Scheme

Founder/CEO and Clinical President of Digital Health Company Arrested for $100M Adderall Distribution and Health Care Fraud Scheme
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Founder/CEO and Clinical President of Digital Health Company Arrested for $100M Adderall Distribution and Health Care Fraud Scheme

Money Launderer Sentenced To 30 Months In Prison For Laundering Millions Of Dollars Of Health Care Fraud Proceeds

Money Launderer Sentenced To 30 Months In Prison For Laundering Millions Of Dollars Of Health Care Fraud Proceeds
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Money Launderer Sentenced To 30 Months In Prison For Laundering Millions Of Dollars Of Health Care Fraud Proceeds

United States Reaches $1.2 Million Civil Settlement with Festus Pain Management Doctor Over Allegations of False Claims to Federal Health Care Programs

United States Reaches $1.2 Million Civil Settlement with Festus Pain Management Doctor Over Allegations of False Claims to Federal Health Care Programs
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United States Reaches $1.2 Million Civil Settlement with Festus Pain Management Doctor Over Allegations of False Claims to Federal Health Care Programs

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