A Maryland man was sentenced to 21 months in federal prison, followed by two years of supervised release, for conspiracy to commit wire fraud by selling fraudulent nursing diplomas, transcripts, and licenses. He allegedly made more than $1.6 million from the scheme. Read more: https://direc.to/fj22
HHS Office of Inspector General
Government Administration
Washington, DC 48,270 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
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 Louisiana-based doctor was charged for his role in a scheme to defraud #Medicare of more than $32.7 million by submitting claims for medically unnecessary urine drug testing services from January 2010 through July 2023: https://direc.to/fj25
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🔍HHS-OIG leads efforts to enhance health care quality and ensure compliance. The Active Work Plan outlines ongoing audits, evaluations, and inspections aimed at addressing key issues in health care delivery and organizational practices. By targeting areas like health care fraud, safety protocols, and financial integrity, HHS-OIG promotes transparency and improved service standards. Learn more about current initiatives to support a more accountable health care system: https://direc.to/fj72
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Oak Street Health, headquartered in Illinois and a wholly owned subsidiary of CVS Health since 2023, has agreed to pay $60 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by paying kickbacks to third-party insurance agents in exchange for recruiting seniors to its primary care clinics. Read more: https://direc.to/fj2X
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According to a new HHS-OIG audit, CMS recovered payments to providers under the #COVID19 Accelerated and Advance Payments Program in compliance with federal requirements. Read the full report: https://direc.to/fj27
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📅 Join the HHS-OIG today for "EmpowHER: HHS-OIG’s Virtual Career Fair for Women Students." Learn about our mission, impact, and career opportunities. https://direc.to/fj2w
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HHS-OIG published revised Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) performance standards. The standards provide helpful guidance to MFCUs in their operations and assist HHS-OIG in overseeing MFCUs. Read the performance standards here: https://direc.to/fj2o
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🔍#ResourceAvailable: The HHS-OIG Behavioral Health-Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Viewer is an interactive tool that allows users to explore data related to the #opioid epidemic. Explore it here: https://direc.to/fj8n
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A recent HHS-OIG report reveals that New Mexico failed to ensure personal care services were delivered by qualified attendants, putting #Medicaid enrollees at risk. Of 300 sampled claims, only 106 had attendants who met all qualifications. Key findings include that 69% of attendants did not meet crucial standards, such as background checks, competency tests, and certifications. Read the full report: https://direc.to/fj7q
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Combating the opioid epidemic is a top priority for HHS-OIG. We're actively involved in nationwide efforts to address this crisis. Our focus includes tackling inappropriate #opioid prescribing, improving treatment access, and preventing misuse of grant funds. Learn more about our efforts to fight opioid abuse: https://direc.to/fhZP #OpioidCrisis #HHS #PublicHealth #FraudPrevention #Healthcare