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OIG at HHS

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This is the official X account of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Office of Inspector General. Verification: https://nitter.gq/t.co/PBKFd2Lyrt

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Case Update! A former CDC employee who plead guilty to stealing over $190k of agency funds by submitting fake invoices is ordered to pay back the federal government the entire amount of her ill-gotten gains. Learn more: direc.to/fWhU
Former CDC Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Stealing More than $190,000 of Agency Funds

ALT Former CDC Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Stealing More than $190,000 of Agency Funds

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🚨 #FugitiveFriday: Dr. Errol Elrington (67) fled to Belize less than 24 hours after being interviewed by agents. Over 13 years later, he remains wanted for allegedly submitting $400K in false Medicare & Medicaid claims. Report tips: 1‑888‑476‑4453 or direc.to/fYYZ
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🚨This Week at HHS‑OIG: An Illinois lab owner paid a foreign telemarketing company millions for personal information from Medicare beneficiaries used to submit $227M in fraudulent Medicare claims for COVID-19 test kits.  Watch now!
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Lead with purpose. HHS-OIG is seeking a Deputy Inspector General for Audit Services to guide nearly 500 professionals, shape audit priorities, and strengthen accountability across HHS. Apply by November 23, 2026. direc.to/fTDa
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New report: Iowa can strengthen compliance with child abuse and neglect reporting requirements. HHS-OIG found issues in 35 of 100 sampled accepted family reports and recommends refresher training for child protection workers. Learn more: direc.to/fYVG
Report: Iowa’s Compliance With Requirements for Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect Could Be Improved (OAS-26-01-033)

ALT Report: Iowa’s Compliance With Requirements for Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect Could Be Improved (OAS-26-01-033)

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A California doctor was sentenced to 15 years in prison for fraudulently billing Medicare $45M for Botox injections for migraines that were actually cosmetic or never provided. She forfeited $16M in assets & was ordered to pay nearly $33M in restitution: direc.to/fYUL
EA: Botox Fraud Doctor Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for $45M Medicare Scheme

ALT EA: Botox Fraud Doctor Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for $45M Medicare Scheme

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A Florida pharmacist who ran a cash-only oxycodone scheme and charged 10x the normal price was sentenced to 90 months in prison for illegally dispensing over 335k pills. Communities deserve protection from those who profit from addiction. Learn more: direc.to/fYUp
EA: Florida Pharmacist Sentenced to Over 7 Years in Prison for Massive Illegal Oxycodone Distribution Conspiracy

ALT EA: Florida Pharmacist Sentenced to Over 7 Years in Prison for Massive Illegal Oxycodone Distribution Conspiracy

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New: Hepatitis C can be cured in weeks, yet fewer than 1 in 4 Medicaid beneficiaries w/ hepatitis C received treatment within 6 months of testing. OIG recommends actions to improve access & boost treatment rates, especially for dual-eligible beneficiaries: direc.to/fYUY
Report: Less Than 25 Percent of Medicaid Beneficiaries With Hepatitis C Received Treatment Within 6 Months (OEI-BL-24-00450)

ALT Report: Less Than 25 Percent of Medicaid Beneficiaries With Hepatitis C Received Treatment Within 6 Months (OEI-BL-24-00450)

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HHS-OIG joined DOJ and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Minnesota in uncovering nearly $30 million in alleged Medicaid and SNAP fraud tied to schemes causing about $83 million in intended federal losses. Learn more: direc.to/fYU3
EA: DOJ’s Fraud Division and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District Minnesota Uncover Nearly $30M in Benefits Fraud in Enforcement Surge

ALT EA: DOJ’s Fraud Division and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District Minnesota Uncover Nearly $30M in Benefits Fraud in Enforcement Surge

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📢 Apply today! HHS-OIG is hiring a Deputy Inspector General for Audit Services to provide executive leadership and oversee audit programs that strengthen program integrity. Apply on USAJOBS: direc.to/fTDa
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An Indian national pleaded guilty to a $227 million Medicare fraud scheme that used stolen beneficiary data to bill for COVID-19 test kits that were never provided. He also agreed to forfeit over $46 million in fraud proceeds. Learn more: direc.to/fYUS
EA: Indian National Pleads Guilty to $227M Medicare Fraud

ALT EA: Indian National Pleads Guilty to $227M Medicare Fraud

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A new audit reviewing HRSA’s $19.3B in COVID-19 Provider Relief Fund Phase 3 payments, HHS-OIG found calculation or support errors in over 40% of sampled providers, representing $658M in potential overpayments. Read the full report: direc.to/fYUV
Report: HRSA Made $658 Million in Potential Overpayments to Selected Providers Under Phase 3 of the Provider Relief Fund Program (A-09-23-01006)

ALT Report: HRSA Made $658 Million in Potential Overpayments to Selected Providers Under Phase 3 of the Provider Relief Fund Program (A-09-23-01006)

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🎥🚨This Week at HHS-OIG:  From a sweeping $2B health care fraud takedown in California to critical findings on child safety in Kentucky residential treatment programs, see how HHS-OIG is protecting patients, children, and taxpayer dollars. Watch now!
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🚨 #FugitiveFriday: Dr. Tarek Wehbe (61) is wanted and believed to be in Lebanon. He allegedly pocketed $1.8M through fraudulent health care claims and issued over 100 unjustified prescriptions for controlled substances. Report tips: 1‑888‑476‑4453 or direc.to/fYUm
Fugitive: Tarek Wahib Wehbe

ALT Fugitive: Tarek Wahib Wehbe

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A new HHS-OIG audit reveals Louisiana improperly spent $3.7 million on Medicaid managed care for incarcerated individuals who were ineligible for benefits. Learn more: direc.to/fYUc
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Ready to lead nationwide health care oversight? HHS-OIG is hiring a Deputy Inspector General for Audit Services (SES position) to direct strategic planning, set audit priorities, and lead critical program oversight. Apply by Nov 23, 2026: direc.to/fYRc
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A network of dialysis centers have agreed to pay nearly $2 million to resolve federal allegations of submitting fraudulent claims to the government’s Provider Relief Fund. Learn more: direc.to/fYS4
EA: Dialysis Centers Agree to Pay $2 Million to Resolve Allegations of Provider Relief Fund Fraud

ALT EA: Dialysis Centers Agree to Pay $2 Million to Resolve Allegations of Provider Relief Fund Fraud

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An HHS-OIG audit found that four states — Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania — set varying nursing home spending requirements for resident care, but data and auditing hurdles hampered efforts to calculate the minimum spending percentages. direc.to/fYTb
Report: Four States Implemented Different Nursing Home Minimum Spending Requirements Related to Resident Care, and Three of These States and Some Nursing Homes Experienced Challenges (OAS-25-09-086)

ALT Report: Four States Implemented Different Nursing Home Minimum Spending Requirements Related to Resident Care, and Three of These States and Some Nursing Homes Experienced Challenges (OAS-25-09-086)

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New report: CMS oversight gaps may leave Medicare Part B vulnerable to incorrect outpatient drug billing. HHS-OIG found 160,918 claim lines with mismatched billing codes and weaknesses in system edits and provider education. Learn more direc.to/fYS8
Report: Potential Vulnerabilities in CMS’s Oversight of Medicare Providers’ Billing of Selected Outpatient Drugs (OAS-25-09-090)

ALT Report: Potential Vulnerabilities in CMS’s Oversight of Medicare Providers’ Billing of Selected Outpatient Drugs (OAS-25-09-090)

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A Florida durable medical equipment company owner was convicted of leading an $8.6 million Medicare fraud scheme that exploited elderly and disabled patients with fake prescriptions for orthotic braces. Learn more: direc.to/fYSZ
EA: Gainesville Woman Convicted in $8.6M Medicare Fraud Scheme

ALT EA: Gainesville Woman Convicted in $8.6M Medicare Fraud Scheme

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