A Kentucky-based dentist was sentenced to 20 years in prison for unlawfully prescribing #opioids, including morphine, which caused the death of one of his patients. Read more: https://direc.to/fhwK
HHS Office of Inspector General
Government Administration
Washington, DC 46.172 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
- 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 Michigan-based doctor has been convicted for causing the submission of over $6.3 million in fraudulent claims to #Medicare for medically unnecessary orthotic braces ordered through a #telemarketing scheme. Read more: https://direc.to/fhwG
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A new memorandum summarizes the results of HHS-OIG’s comparison of average sales prices and average manufacturer prices for #Medicare Part B drugs during the forth quarter of 2023. Read the full memo: https://direc.to/fhvo
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Fighting the #opioid crisis and protecting patients from prescription drug abuse are among HHS-OIG’s top priorities. Learn about opioid-related reviews conducted throughout the country by using a series of interactive maps here: https://direc.to/fgyv
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Health care providers sometimes encountered administrative burdens with prior authorization, like paperwork and communication with Medicare Advantage plans, potentially affecting timely care for enrollees. Read HHS-OIG's impact brief to learn more: https://direc.to/fhYq
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A Michigan-based physician was sentenced to 12 years in prison for illegally distributing more than 270,000 #opioid pills worth more than $6.3 million. Read more: https://direc.to/fhw4
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Three Tennessee-based physicians were sentenced for their involvement in a conspiracy to illicitly prescribe controlled substances, as well as for related fraud and money laundering offenses. Read more: https://direc.to/fhw8
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#DYK: Health care fraud impacts the public, both as patients and taxpayers! HHS-OIG and our federal partners will continue to vigorously investigate and pursue those who abuse and take advantage of health care programs. Report fraud at TIPS.HHS.GOV
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Learn how HHS-OIG strengthens accountability with thorough Single Audit oversight! Dive into our educational guide for insights and resources tailored to the federal grants and audit communities. https://direc.to/fhUd