The owner and the medical director of a Kentucky pain clinic were sentenced for their respective roles in a scheme that defrauded #Medicare , #Medicaid , and commercial insurance companies of over $4 million for medically unnecessary urine drug testing. direc.to/fh3q

Earlier today, Inspector General Christi A. Grimm testified before Energy and Commerce Committee about HHS-OIG's work addressing improper payments in #Medicare and #Medicaid managed care programs. Read her remarks here: direc.to/fh8i

Watch Now: Inspector General Christi A. Grimm testifies before Energy and Commerce Committee about HHS-OIG's work to address improper payments in #Medicare and #Medicaid managed care programs. View the livestream of the hearing: direc.to/fh3J

Tune in today! Inspector General Christi A. Grimm testifies before Energy and Commerce Committee. Watch the hearing at 10:30 a.m. ET here: direc.to/fh3J

A Virginia-based nurse practitioner was sentenced in connection with a $7.8 million telemedicine fraud scheme, which involved medically unnecessary durable medical equipment, including orthotics such as back and knee braces. direc.to/fh3t

HHS-OIG's Work Plan lists current and upcoming projects intended to promote the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of HHS programs. View the April 2024 Work Plan items: direc.to/fgxn

April is #MedicaidAwarenessMonth — did you know that over 90 million Americans rely on Medicaid for health care? One of HHS-OIG's top priorities is to improve the efficiency of Medicaid and more than 100 other HHS programs. Learn more: direc.to/fh5r

The US filed a False Claims Act complaint alleging that a New York pharmaceutical company inflated #Medicare reimbursement rates for Eylea, an anti-vascular endothelial growth factor inhibitor used to treat neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration. direc.to/fh3U

According to a new HHS-OIG audit, Ohio generally completed #Medicaid eligibility actions during the unwinding period in accordance with federal and state requirements. Read the full report here: direc.to/fh3X

Are you a part of the health care compliance sector, working towards enhancing efforts to combat fraud, waste, and abuse in the health care system? Discover HHS-OIG's latest voluntary guidance, shedding light on general compliance risks: direc.to/fgDG

HHS-OIG collaborates with other federal and state agencies to monitor and review managed care program compliance, and to prevent fraud within the managed care system. Learn more: rb.gy/xz0sq

HHS-OIG is committed to maintaining the integrity of HHS programs and ensuring patient safety. Learn about OIG's Exclusions program, which involves excluding individuals and entities from federally funded health care programs. direc.to/fh7u

#JobOpportunity for students! HHS-OIG is hiring a Program Support Assistant through the Pathways Internship Program to perform a variety of administrative and management projects. Apply by April 16, 2024: direc.to/fh3e

#PublicService #FederalGovernment #USAJOBS

HHS-OIG continues to prioritize oversight of #telehealth initiatives, ensuring quality care and safeguarding against fraud. Our commitment to transparent and effective telehealth practices strengthens health care accessibility for all. Learn more: direc.to/fh7x

A mental health services owner based in Maryland was sentenced to 3 years in federal prison for conspiracy to commit health care fraud in connection with a scheme to fraudulently bill #Medicaid . Read more: direc.to/fh78

HHS-OIG is hiring a Program Analyst through the Pathways Internship Program to perform public health program and policy analysis. Formal and on-the-job training provided by the Office of Management & Policy. Apply by April 15, 2024: direc.to/fh3b #PublicService #USAJOBS

A Louisiana woman pleaded guilty to theft of public money concerning a scheme to misappropriate over $780,000 from the Provider Relief Fund, a #COVID19 pandemic relief program administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration. Read more: direc.to/fh71

HHS-OIG maintains a list of individuals & entities excluded from federally funded health care programs. Anyone who hires an excluded individual or entity may be subject to civil monetary penalties. View the updated March 2024 list here: direc.to/fhfe

The United States has filed a lawsuit alleging that a Pennsylvania mental health clinic and its owner violated the False Claims Act and state common law by billing #Medicaid for psychiatric services that were not actually provided as billed. direc.to/fh7T

Every child deserves a safe and nurturing environment. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, a great time to speak up and raise awareness for how we can create a safer environment for every child. Find resources to share with loved ones at bit.ly/43Ul40A.