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HHS Office of Inspector General
Government Administration
Washington, DC 45,664 followers
Our vision is to drive positive change in HHS programs and in the lives of the people served by these programs.
About us
Since its 1976 establishment, the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General has been at the forefront of the Nation's efforts to fight waste, fraud and abuse in and improve the efficiency of HHS programs. A majority of OIG's resources goes toward the oversight of Medicare and Medicaid — programs that represent a significant part of the Federal budget and that affect this country's most vulnerable citizens. OIG's oversight extends to programs under other HHS institutions, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institutes of Health, and the Food and Drug Administration. OIG carries out its mission using a multidisciplinary, collaborative approach, with each of our six components playing a vital role. A nationwide network of audits, investigations, and evaluations results in timely information as well as cost-saving or policy recommendations for decision-makers and the public. That network also assists in the development of cases for criminal, civil and administrative enforcement. OIG also develops and distributes resources to assist the health care industry in its efforts to comply with the nation's fraud and abuse laws and to educate the public about fraudulent schemes so they can protect themselves and report suspicious activities. OIG's Privacy Policy: https://oig.hhs.gov/notices/privacy-notice.asp To report inappropriate or offensive content directly HHS OIG: [email protected]
- Website
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https://oig.hhs.gov
External link for HHS Office of Inspector General
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1976
- Specialties
- Audits, Evaluations, Inspections, Investigations, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Fraud, Medicare, Medicaid, Waste, and Abuse
Locations
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Primary
Headquarters
Washington, DC, US
Employees at HHS Office of Inspector General
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Katie Rose
Cloud Architect & Technical Manager
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Amanda Copsey
Health Care Attorney at HHS Office of Inspector General
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Tiffany M. Moore
Director, Budget & Facilities at HHS Office of Inspector General
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Peter Taschenberger
Deputy Branch Chief at U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Inspector General
Updates
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A New York-based pharmacy owner was sentenced to 4 years in prison for his involvement in a multimillion-dollar health care fraud scheme that targeted the #Medicare and #Medicaid programs and private insurance companies. Read more: https://direc.to/fh83
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A health care facility owner in Pennsylvania was indicted on charges of health care fraud, making false statements relating to health care matters, and money laundering. Read more: https://direc.to/fh89
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We can all take proactive steps to prevent, detect, and report scams on health care fraud. Learn how to avoid a scam by recognizing these common signs. Learn more: https://direc.to/fh3M
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HHS-OIG is alerting the public about a fraud scheme involving monthly billing for remote patient monitoring (RPM) that involves signing up #Medicare enrollees for RPM. Read more: https://direc.to/fgBB
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A New York-based man was sentenced to 8 years in prison for orchestrating a yearslong conspiracy to divert oxycodone and other prescription medications from a pharmacy into the illicit market. Read more: https://direc.to/fh8Y
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A New York man was resentenced to 9 years in prison and ordered to pay $39 million in restitution for his role in a multimillion-dollar health care kickback and tax avoidance conspiracy, after his previous sentence was vacated. Read more: https://direc.to/fh8V
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Our Hotline receives nearly 115,000 tips and complaints per year. This information has led to thousands of referrals for further action and millions in U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recoveries. Submit a tip online at TIPS.HHS.GOV or call 1-800-447-8477.
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Reducing #Medicaid fraud is a top priority for HHS-OIG, and its role overseeing Medicaid Fraud Control Units (#MFCUs) helps bolster outcomes. According to the annual report, MFCUs' combined recoveries from criminal and civil cases totaled over $1.2 billion in fiscal year 2023. Read the full report: https://direc.to/fhYU
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A Mississippi man was charged for his alleged role in an over $70 million fraud scheme involving the payment of kickbacks and bribes to obtain doctors’ orders for medically unnecessary durable medical equipment. Read more: https://direc.to/fh8f