Today is National Report Medicare Fraud Day. Medicare fraud occurs when scammers steal Medicare numbers and personal information, diverting crucial funds from taxpayer programs. To report suspected fraud, call 1-800-HHS-TIPS or visit TIPS.HHS.GOV.
HHS Office of Inspector General
Government Administration
Washington, DC 48,085 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]
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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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Primary
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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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The Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) mandates that anyone with an emergency medical condition who arrives at an emergency department must be stabilized and treated, regardless of insurance or ability to pay. Learn more about EMTALA: https://direc.to/fj3y
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The latest HHS-OIG audit report outlines four recommendations for Utah: 1) Reevaluate Medicaid eligibility for sampled enrollees with incorrect determinations 2) Offer periodic training for caseworkers 3) Correct identified data limitations 4) Strengthen policies for more accurate monthly unwinding data reports. For the full report, visit direc.to/fj4j
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#InternshipOpportunity: Are you a #LawStudent looking for an internship in spring 2025? HHS-OIG’s Office of Counsel to the Inspector General has unpaid internship opportunities for 2nd and 3rd year law students interested in government and health care law. Apply by September 30, 2024. Learn more: https://direc.to/fj39 #HealthLaw #FederalService #FederalGovernment #Lawyer
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Today, on Patriot Day, HHS-OIG honors and remembers those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001. #September11
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A medical device manufacturer based in Massachusetts agreed to pay $700,000 to resolve False Claims Act allegations by knowingly causing physicians to use incorrect codes to obtain inflated reimbursements from #Medicare and #Medicaid programs. Read more: https://direc.to/fj3m
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Children in #fostercare are vulnerable to identity theft because their personal information can be accessed by many adults during their time in care. Federal law requires that each child in foster care aged 14 or older must receive a free credit check annually. HHS-OIG’s new report found that most of the children who should have received credit checks did not in fiscal year 2021. Read more: https://direc.to/fj33
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HHS-OIG tracks all individuals and entities currently excluded from federally funded health care programs due to violations of federal law. Anyone who hires an excluded individual or entity may be subject to civil monetary penalties. View the updated August 2024 Exclusions Database here: https://direc.to/fhfe
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Operators of a home health care company based in Michigan were sentenced to prison on charges of health care fraud, kickback conspiracy, tax evasion, and fraud. Read more: https://direc.to/fj3i
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🔍 Meet Amanda Sutter, a social science analyst at HHS-OIG. This month, Amanda shares key milestones from her career in evaluations. She believes it’s essential to bridge research and practice for impactful evaluations. This approach is crucial for supporting studies aimed at preventing waste, fraud, and abuse while promoting the efficiency and effectiveness of HHS programs. Discover more about Amanda’s work: https://direc.to/fj3V
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