Fraud

Fraud…Report it!

See more: Office of Inspector General: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services: FRAUD

Report Fraud Online:

The OIG Hotline accepts tips from all sources about potential fraud, waste, abuse and mismanagement in Department of Health & Human Services programs. Read More

Medical ID Theft/Fraud Information:

Use this information and tips to fight back against Medical ID theft, which occurs when someone steals your personal information and uses it to obtain medical care, buy drugs or submit fake billings to Medicare in your name. Read More

Medicaid Fraud Control Units:

Medicaid Fraud Control Units (MFCU or Unit) investigate and prosecute Medicaid fraud as well as patient abuse and neglect in health care facilities. Read More

Enforcement Actions:

The Office of Inspector General and other State and Federal agencies collaborate to ensure civil, criminal and/or administrative action is taken against providers who break the laws governing Federal health care programs. Read More

State False Claims Act Reviews:

The OIG, in consultation with the Attorney General, determines whether States have false claims acts that qualify for a financial incentive. Read More

Most Wanted:

Check out OIG’s list of most-wanted health care fugitives. These individuals have allegedly defrauded taxpayers of millions of dollars.For OIG, tracking more than 170 health care fugitives is a challenge, but you can help. If you have a tip about a featured most-wanted fugitive, send the information our way. Read More

Reporting fraud and abuse under Medicare, not as easy as it should be, but who cares? (quinnscommentary.com)
New technology to fight Medicare, Medicaid fraud announced in Philly (philly.com)
Medicaid fraud and abuse (dakotavoice.com)
Elizabeth doctor who hired people to pose as physicians gets 43 months in prison for health care fraud (nj.com)
Columbia False Claims Act Attorney Calls for Passage of Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act (prweb.com)
Problems Persist With Medicare Fraud Contractors (abcnews.go.com)
Medicare Fraud Costs Taxpayers $60 Billion Per Year (unitedstateshealthcarejournal.wordpress.com)
Officials: Several Arrested In Health Care Fraud Ring Bust (newyork.cbslocal.com)

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