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  • Eye on Oversight - Provider Self-Disclosure Protocol

    September 15, 2016
    Two medical professionals review paperwork together

    If health care providers find evidence of potential fraud in Federal health care programs, they can voluntarily report it to the OIG. In this video, OIG looks at the largest self-disclosure case in history.

  • Eye On Oversight - Critical Incidents in Group Homes

    August 12, 2016
    Medical professionals move through a room with a patient on a stretcher

    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.

  • Eye on Oversight - Home Health Fraud

    June 17, 2016
    A female medical professional holds a pill bottle while speaking with two elderly patients

    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.

  • Daniel R. Levinson's Keynote Address at the 2016 HCCA Compliance Institute

    May 11, 2016
    Daniel R. Levinson delivers the Keynote Address onstage at the 2016 HCCA Compliance Institute

    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.

  • Eye on Oversight - Kickbacks to Physicians

    May 10, 2016
    A person wearing a suit jacket crosses their fingers behind their back

    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.

  • Eye On Oversight - Dangerous Drugs - Opioids

    April 11, 2016

    The 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.

  • Eye on Oversight - Child Care Safety Lapses

    March 4, 2016
    A collage of unsafe objects, including: knives, lighter fluid, insect spray, a collapsing ceiling

    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.

  • Eye on Oversight - Medicare Part D Fraud

    February 5, 2016
    Prescription pill bottles scattered over one hundred dollar bills

    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.

  • Rules for HHS Contractors

    March 19, 2014
    Juliet Hodgkins

    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.

  • Updated Self-Disclosure Protocol

    April 16, 2013
    Tony Maida stands in front of a screen that says "Provider Compliance Training" and an American flag

    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.

  • Guidance for Health Care Boards

    March 27, 2013
    Gregory Demske against a wood background

    The OIG discusses the role of healthcare industry Boards of Directors and Trustees in promoting compliance.

  • Reporting Fraud to OIG

    February 9, 2012
    Spencer Turnbull against a wood background

    The OIG talks about ways to report fraud through OIG's tip line and online reporting tool.

  • Importance of Documentation

    January 25, 2012
    Julie Taitsman against a wood background

    The Office of Inspector General talks about the Importance of Documentation.

  • Tips for Implementing an Effective Compliance Program

    January 18, 2012
    Susan Gillin against a wood background

    OIG discusses Tips for Implementing an Effective Compliance Program.

  • Compliance Program Basics

    January 11, 2012
    Heather Westphal against a wood background

    OIG reviews compliance program basics.

  • OIG Guidance

    January 5, 2012
    Amanda Walker against a wood background

    OIG discusses Advisory Opinions, Compliance Program Guidance, and other guidance.

  • Physician Self-Referral Law

    December 2, 2011
    James Cannatti against a wood background

    The Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) discusses the Physician Self-Referral Law.

  • False Claims Act

    December 1, 2011
    Katie Fink against a wood background

    The Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) discusses the False Claims Act.

  • Inspector General Introduces Compliance Training Videos and Audio Podcasts

    November 28, 2011
    Daniel R. Levinson with a blue flag of the Department of Health and Human Services logo

    Daniel R. Levinson, Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, introduces OIG's compliance training videos and audio podcasts.

  • Federal Anti-Kickback Statute

    November 21, 2011
    Meredith Williams against a wood background

    The Office of Inspector General for The US Department of Health and Human Services discusses the Federal Anti-kickback Statute.