Videos
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Eye On Oversight - Critical Incidents in Group Homes
August 12, 2016
In the U.S., thousands of adults with developmental disabilities live in group homes. When officials fail to alert state authorities about potential abuse or neglect, this puts residents at risk. Congress requested that OIG look into critical incidents in group homes.
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Eye on Oversight - Home Health Fraud
June 17, 2016
Medicare's home health benefit provides care for patients who have an illness or injury. It's usually cheaper and more convenient than going to a hospital or skilled nursing facility. Although it's an important service, people are scamming the home health care program.
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Daniel R. Levinson's Keynote Address at the 2016 HCCA Compliance Institute
May 11, 2016
Daniel R. Levinson, Inspector General, Office of Inspector General, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services gives the keynote address at the 20th Annual HCCA Compliance Institute on April 18, 2016.
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Eye on Oversight - Kickbacks to Physicians
May 10, 2016
Kickbacks in health care are a big problem. They can lead to higher costs for patients, unnecessary tests, and doctors making decisions based on making money, versus caring for patients.
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Eye On Oversight - Dangerous Drugs - Opioids
April 11, 2016The number of people in the U.S. who die from opioid overdoses is on the rise. These drugs include Vicodin, Percocet, and OxyContin. Medicare is paying for an increasing number of opioids, and other prescription drugs, that when used improperly, can have devastating effects.
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Eye on Oversight - Child Care Safety Lapses
March 4, 2016
OIG found major health and safety violations in many state-licensed child care providers around the country. States should meet new legal requirements to fix these lapses.
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Eye on Oversight - Medicare Part D Fraud
February 5, 2016
Medicare Part D helps millions of beneficiaries pay for prescription drugs. Part D spending, and fraud, is on the rise. There are major financial and social implications to drug diversion and drug abuse. Eye On Oversight is an HHS-OIG videos series that highlights key issues in the fight against health care fraud.
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Rules for HHS Contractors
March 19, 2014
The OIG reviews rules for Federal contractors. Learn about some of the rules, where to find all of the rules, and get some tips so you can avoid problems with your HHS contract. The HHS OIG oversees programs tied to disaster recovery efforts, like programs that help Hurricane Sandy victims. The OIG provides important guidance to HHS grant and contract officers, informing them of their roles and responsibilities, and risk areas when making awards to grantees or contractors. The OIG's videos on grant and contract oversight provide tips to help grantees and contractors use funds effectively and appropriately.
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Updated Self-Disclosure Protocol
April 16, 2013
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) discusses the OIG's updated Self-Disclosure Protocol. The Protocol was updated in 2013.
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Guidance for Health Care Boards
March 27, 2013
The OIG discusses the role of healthcare industry Boards of Directors and Trustees in promoting compliance.
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Reporting Fraud to OIG
February 9, 2012
The OIG talks about ways to report fraud through OIG's tip line and online reporting tool.
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Importance of Documentation
January 25, 2012
The Office of Inspector General talks about the Importance of Documentation.
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Tips for Implementing an Effective Compliance Program
January 18, 2012
OIG discusses Tips for Implementing an Effective Compliance Program.
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OIG Guidance
January 5, 2012
OIG discusses Advisory Opinions, Compliance Program Guidance, and other guidance.
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Physician Self-Referral Law
December 2, 2011
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) discusses the Physician Self-Referral Law.
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False Claims Act
December 1, 2011
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) discusses the False Claims Act.
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Inspector General Introduces Compliance Training Videos and Audio Podcasts
November 28, 2011
Daniel R. Levinson, Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, introduces OIG's compliance training videos and audio podcasts.
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Federal Anti-Kickback Statute
November 21, 2011
The Office of Inspector General for The US Department of Health and Human Services discusses the Federal Anti-kickback Statute.
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Exclusion Authorities and Effects of Exclusion
November 14, 2011
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) discusses Exclusion Authorities and Effects of Exclusion.
