A Minnesota #mentalhealth practitioner pleaded guilty to two Medicaid fraud conspiracies totaling more than $5.4 million in false #Medicaid billing for mental health services and the purported interpretation of those services. bit.ly/3A08UFM.
Follow
Click to Follow OIGatHHS
OIG at HHS
@OIGatHHS
Office of Inspector General, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. If you suspect COVID-19 health care fraud, report it immediately! Call 800-447-8477.
OIG at HHS’s Tweets
HHS-OIG is committed to helping protect the #HHS programs in Indian Country from fraud, waste and abuse so that American Indians and Alaska Natives receive the health and human services that are so important to their well-being. Learn more: bit.ly/3hpzEsQ. #AIAN
read image description
ALT
1
1
HHS-OIG strives to be impactful, innovative, and #peoplefocused. OIG performs evaluations, audits and investigations relating to programs and disseminates results as necessary. Learn more about the work of HHS-OIG: bit.ly/3ceHqTX.
read image description
ALT
2
The federal government has spent over $5 trillion responding to the #COVID19 pandemic. View 's interactive tool detailing #HHS's program spending. Explore the dashboard here: bit.ly/3DxBfWo.
GIF
read image description
ALT
4
3
A former pain management physician in Pennsylvania pleaded guilty to knowingly and willfully submitting claims to #Medicare and #Medicaid for steroid injections that were neither reasonable nor medically necessary. Read more: bit.ly/3FUnkem.
1
2
#DYK: You can protect your health care organization by regularly checking HHS-OIG's List of Excluded Individuals and Entities database of providers that have been excluded from billing and overbilling federal programs. Subscribe for monthly updates: bit.ly/3heO92B
read image description
ALT
1
1
A food site operator who used a non-profit entity in Minnesota pleads guilty for her role in a $250 million scheme to defraud the Federal Child Nutrition Program and a $4 million #Medicaid fraud scheme. Read more: bit.ly/3WGecQ7.
1
5
HHS-OIG oversees activities related to #naturaldisaster relief. With 6 other OIGs, we provide insights under CIGIE’s Disaster Assistance Working Group to assist agencies across the federal government improve preparedness and response for natural disasters: bit.ly/3UsKQ5Q
read image description
ALT
1
3
Informe en Español: HHS-OIG examina los desafíos operativos dentro de la Oficina de Reasentamiento de Refugiados y en su sitio de admisión de emergencia de Fort Bliss que obstaculizaron la gestión de casos para niños no acompañados: bit.ly/3TdE7fe
read image description
ALT
1
A data entry specialist at Griffin Health in Connecticut was sentenced to three years for creating and distributing fraudulent #COVID19 vaccination cards. The fake cards included lot numbers for genuine vaccines that were administered to other patients.
2
5
Read HHS-OIG’s four strategic focus areas with respect to #COVID19 oversight work: protecting people, protecting funds, protecting infrastructure, and promoting the effectiveness of programs, now and in the future. bit.ly/3h1DUhK.
1
HHS-OIG provides oversight for #Medicaid Fraud Control Units (MFCUs) and administers a federal grant award to fund a portion of the MFCU's operational costs. A new work plan will assess each MFCU's performance & #compliance with federal requirements. Read: bit.ly/3Ntz49m
read image description
ALT
1
A new HHS-OIG report found that three Tribes and their health programs did not conduct the required background investigations on over 70 individuals in contact with American Indian children. Read our findings and recommendations for improvement: bit.ly/3DMlBVG.
read image description
ALT
2
4
#ResourceAvailable: Is your organization regularly checking HHS-OIG's List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE) and other downloadable databases? Watch how to use our LEIE online and downloadable databases here: ow.ly/RYb750xxPbL
read image description
ALT
5
4
HHS-OIG strives to safeguard individuals receiving care through federal health care programs by working tirelessly to identify and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse. View our recent enforcement actions: bit.ly/3fj5E0Q
read image description
ALT
1
2
An adverse event is an event in which care resulted in an undesirable clinical outcome not caused by underlying disease that prolonged the patient stay, caused permanent patient harm, required life-saving intervention, or contributed to death. Learn more: bit.ly/3TZSnJv.
read image description
ALT
3
3
A #mentalhealth practitioner from Minnesota was found guilty of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft in a $1.4 million #Medicaid fraud conspiracy. Read more: bit.ly/3UkT93D.
1
Stay vigilant and watch out for fraudulent activity related to COVID-19 resources or services. For a list of scams and tips to protect yourself from health care fraud, check out HHS-OIG’s updated #COVID19 fraud alert page: bit.ly/3FwIQFu.
read image description
ALT
1
An electronic health record (#EHR) technology vendor in Florida agreed to pay $45 million to resolve allegations of accepting and paying illegal kickbacks and violating the False Claims Act. Read more: bit.ly/3h87OBb.
2
3
#ScamAlert: Scammers are offering people being served by the #Medicare program "free" screenings or cheek swabs for genetic testing in order to obtain Medicare information for identity theft or fraudulent billing purposes. Read more: bit.ly/3FsAS0h
read image description
ALT
4
2
New HHS-OIG Report: In the first months of the #COVID19 response, CDC initially recommended limited protections against exposure for HHS staff interacting with people entering the U.S. CDC improved its guidance over time, but some vulnerabilities remained: bit.ly/3FGkGsg
read image description
ALT
1
2
#ResourceAvailable: HHS-OIG provides resources for hospitals, health systems, and providers looking to ensure they have a robust #compliance program in place. View OIG's compliance resource portal: bit.ly/3CQadsk.
read image description
ALT
1
1
2
A Texas home health manager was sentenced to 30 months in prison for operating a $21 million #Medicare fraud scheme that involved billing Medicare for home health services that patients either did not need or did not receive. Read more: bit.ly/3gZCNz8.
1
8
14
HHS-OIG will examine the measures in place at CMS to ensure that hospital pricing information is easily accessible to patients as required by federal law in order to evaluate CMS's monitoring & enforcement of the hospital price transparency rule: bit.ly/3gvKNHQ
read image description
ALT
6
8
HHS-OIG reports contain findings from audits and evaluations, which assess how well #HHS programs and grantees/contractors are working, identifies risks to beneficiaries and taxpayers, and recommends necessary improvements. View our reports & publications: bit.ly/3D5Mx27
3
HHS-OIG plays an important role investigating cases of parents who fail to pay court-ordered child support. If you have any information about parents we are trying to locate, submit a tip: bit.ly/3VuNVno.
read image description
ALT
1
1
It’s National #DiabetesMonth! HHS-OIG is working hard to protect the people served by HHS programs with #diabetes and build awareness and support people in managing their diabetes care. Check out the resources from : bit.ly/3sJLu35.
read image description
ALT
1
An Arkansas physician was found guilty of prescribing controlled substances without a legitimate medical purpose. In the two-year period analyzed, Dr. Parker prescribed 1.2 million dosage units of #opioid pain medications to 1,508 patients: Read more: bit.ly/3DOiaz2.
5
In recognition of National Home Health Care Month, HHS-OIG honors the families, friends, and professional caregivers dedicated to helping older adults and disabled individuals remain in their homes. Learn how HHS-OIG is committed to making a difference: bit.ly/3VZPOc0.
read image description
ALT
1
1
HHS-OIG has accelerated efforts to begin reviews that examine the effectiveness of the public health response through an independent and objective lens. Check out our audits and evaluations assessing #COVID19 preparedness and response in HHS programs: bit.ly/3DwiaU4.
read image description
ALT
1
3
It’s Lung Cancer Awareness Month! #DYK: Nearly all lung cancer is caused by smoking. #Medicare considers smoking cessation services to be preventive care. Learn more about coverage for tobacco use cessation treatments. bit.ly/3D8RZBy #LCAM
read image description
ALT
1
Federal agencies (, , ) will not go door-to-door or call you unexpectedly. If you get a visit or call from someone saying they are with a federal agency, hang up, or close the door. Then, contact the agency they claimed to be from & #reportit.
2
6
#JobAnnouncement: HHS-OIG's Office of Investigations is recruiting multiple Criminal Investigators to serve as team leads and coordinate investigations related to health care fraud. Apply by 11/4/2022: bit.ly/3WjPlBs
#USAJobs #FederalJobs #FederalHiring #PublicService
read image description
ALT
1
5
HHS-OIG, , and other members of the Disaster Assistance Working Group contributed to a comprehensive review to help federal agencies better prepare for, and respond to, future #naturaldisasters. Read the report: bit.ly/3ETo030.
read image description
ALT
1
1
A new HHS-OIG audit found that Mississippi did not always comply with federal #Medicaid requirements for invoicing manufacturers for rebates for physician-administered drugs. Read the full report to see our recommendations: bit.ly/3DmkJqz.
read image description
ALT
1
1
HHS-OIG's Work Plan lists current and upcoming projects intended to promote the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of HHS programs. View the October 2022 Work Plan items: bit.ly/3D76Q0x.
read image description
ALT
1
Don’t get tricked this season! HHS-OIG would like to encourage you to trust your instincts. If an email, text or call seems phishy, it probably is. #BeCyberSmart #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth
0:14
149 views
6
10
#HappeningToday: The and other law enforcement partners are hosting Prescription Drug #TakeBackDay events. To find a collection site near you visit: bit.ly/3ffwvej. #DEA #SecureYourMeds #SafeDisposa
read image description
ALT
4
According to a new HHS-OIG audit, CMS should use the hospital compliance audit reports to improve and strengthen its oversight of #Medicare. Read the full report to see additional key findings: bit.ly/3W7GgMd.
read image description
ALT
2
7
When government employees or contractors report wrongdoing within their place of employment, it is a courageous decision and necessary in order to protect government systems. Potential #whistleblowers should know their rights: bit.ly/3g6uQYq.
1
4