A Missouri man who used his brother’s identity to fraudulently obtain money from the Missouri #Medicaid program has been sentenced to six months in prison and six months of house arrest. Read more: https://direc.to/fj55
HHS Office of Inspector General
Government Administration
Washington, DC 47,888 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: public.affairs@oig.hhs.gov
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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
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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 Connecticut man admitted his role in a $7.8 million durable medical equipment health care fraud and kickback scheme. Read more details on how he conspired with overseas telemarketers to defraud TRICARE and Medicare here: https://direc.to/fj5F
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Texas-based National Interventional Radiology Partners, along with its founder and CEO, have agreed to pay nearly $9 million to resolve allegations of violating the Federal False Claims Act and the Anti-Kickback Statute. Read more: https://direc.to/fj5X
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Intrepid U.S.A. Inc., a nationwide home health care and hospice provider, will pay $3.85 million to resolve False Claims Act allegations. The company submitted claims to Medicare for home healthcare services that patients did not qualify for or for services that were ineligible for reimbursement. Additionally, it knowingly submitted claims for patients who did not qualify for the hospice benefit. Read more: https://direc.to/fj5U
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A new HHS-OIG audit reveals that Kansas implemented an electronic visit verification (EVV) system but failed to mandate that all in-home personal care services (PCS) visits be recorded and verified. The state also did not consistently meet requirements when claiming in-home PCS. OIG issued four recommendations to Kansas regarding its EVV system. Read the full report for more details here: https://direc.to/fj5o
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A New York medical practice will pay $600,000 to settle False Claims Act allegations related to billing for an electro-acupuncture device. The practice admitted to submitting claims for services provided by nurse practitioners or physician assistants who were not enrolled with Medicare or Medicaid, and for treatments with no direct doctor involvement or supervision. For more details, read the full announcement here: https://direc.to/fjZN
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A recent HHS-OIG audit estimates over 200,000 Americans are vulnerable to infections as 25% of for-profit nursing homes—nearly 2,600—may fail to comply with federal infection control requirements. Review agency recommendations, and view the full report here: https://direc.to/fjZr
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Wellness providers based in Pennsylvania and Delaware have agreed to pay $600,000 to resolve liability under the False Claims Act for the alleged improper billing of an electro-acupuncture device. Read more: https://direc.to/fjZx
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A new HHS-OIG audit finds that Illinois’ #Medicaid Management Information Systems and Eligibility and Enrollment systems had adequate security controls to prevent our simulated #cyberattacks from succeeding. However, some controls could be improved to better prevent certain attacks and reduce the risk of compromise. Read more: https://direc.to/fjZu
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📅 Save the Date and #RegisterToday: Don’t miss HHS-OIG’s Virtual Career Fair for Women Students on September 19th, from 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM ET! Connect with inspiring women leaders, learn about our impactful work, and explore exciting career opportunities at HHS-OIG. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable insights and advance your public service career. https://direc.to/fjZ1
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