I | Office of Evaluation and Inspections

Imaging Services

• Questionable Billing Patterns of Portable X-Ray Suppliers (OEI-12-10-00190)
• Provider Relationships and the Use of Magnetic Resonance Under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (OEI-01-06-00261)
• Growth in Advanced Imaging Paid Under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (OEI-01-06-00260)
• Imaging Services for Nursing Home Patients: Medical Necessity (OEI-09-95-00092; 8/97)

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Immigrants and Immigration

• see also: State Legalization Impact Assistance Grants (SLIAG)
• Toolkit: Insights from OIG's Work on the Office of Refugee Resettlement's Efforts To Care for Unaccompanied Children OEI-09-21-00220
• Unaccompanied Alien Children Program Care Provider Facilities Do Not Include All Required Security Measures in Their Checklists OEI-05-19-00210
• The Office of Refugee Resettlement's Incident Reporting System Is Not Effectively Capturing Data To Assist Its Efforts To Ensure the Safety of Minors in HHS Custody OEI-09-18-00430
• Communication and Management Challenges Impeded HHS's Response to the Zero-Tolerance Policy OEI-BL-18-00510
• Care Provider Facilities Described Challenges Addressing Mental Health Needs of Children in HHS Custody (OEI-09-18-00431)
• HHS's Office of Refugee Resettlement Improved Coordination and Outreach to Promote the Safety and Well-Being of Unaccompanied Alien Children (OEI-09-16-00260)
• The Children's Health Insurance Program - States' Application and Enrollment Processes: An EarlyReport From the Front Lines (OEI-05-98-00310; 5/99)
• Routine Prenatal and Postpartum Care for Undocumented Aliens (OEI-07-96-00310; 5/98)
• Cost Effectiveness of SAVE (OEI-07-91-01230; 11/95)
• Review of the SAVE System's Processes (OEI-07-91-01231; 11/95)
• Alien Verification for Entitlements (OAI-02-86-00003; 3/88)
• Medicaid Overpayments for Post-Partum Care to Undocumented Aliens (OEI-07-95-00010; 11/94)

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Immunization

• Potentially Improper Frequency of Pneumococcal Vaccinations for Medicare Beneficiaries (OEI-07-13-00310)
• Vaccines for Children Program: Vulnerabilities in Vaccine Management (OEI-04-10-00430)
• 2009 H1N1 School-Located Vaccination Program Implementation (OEI-04-10-00020)
• Nursing Home Vaccination: Reaching Healthy People Goals (OEI-01-99-00010; 4/00)
• Physician Participation in the Vaccines for Children Program (OEI-04-93-00320; 6/95)
• The Role of the Federal Maternal and Child Health Bureau in Preschool Immunizations (OEI-06-91-01180;11/93)
• The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program: A Program Review (OEI-02-91-01460; 12/92)

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Income Eligibility Verification System (IEVS)

• see: Eligibility

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Incontinence

• State Medicaid Program Efforts to Control Costs for Disposable Incontinence Supplies (OEI-07-12-00710)
• Medicare Allowances for Incontinence Supplies (OEI-03-94-00773; 3/97)
• Medicaid Payments for Incontinence Supplies (OEI-03-94-00771; 11/95)
• Marketing of Incontinence Supplies (OEI-03-94-00770; 12/94)
• Questionable Medicare Payments for Incontinence Supplies (OEI-03-94-00772; 12/94)

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Independent Living Program

• see also: Foster Care
• Independent Living Program for Foster Care Youths: Strategies for Improved ACF Management andProgram Reporting (OEI-01-93-00090; 11/94)

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Indian Health

• see: Native Americans

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Information Systems

• OCR Should Strengthen Its Oversight of Covered Entities' Compliance With the HIPAA Privacy Standards (OEI-09-10-00510)
• OCR Should Strengthen Its Followup of Breaches of Patient Health Information Reported by Covered Entities (OEI-09-10-00511)

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Injury Control

• see also: Management Reviews
• Injury Control (OEI-02-92-00310; 11/91)

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Institutional Review Boards (IRBs)

• OHRP Generally Conducted Its Compliance Activities Independently, But Changes Would Strengthen Its Independence (OEI-01-15-00350)
• Biospecimen Research: Meeting Basic Human Subjects Protection Requirements and Communicating Informational (OEI-01-11-00520)
• The Globalization of Clinical Trials: A Growing Challenge in Protecting Human Subjects (OEI-01-00-00190;09/01)
• Recruiting Human Subjects: Pressures in Industry-Sponsored Clinical Research (OEI-01-97-00195;6/00)
• Recruiting Human Subjects: Sample Guidelines for Practice (OEI-01-97-00196; 6/00)
• FDA Oversight of Clinical Investigators (OEI-05-99-00350; 6/00)
• Protecting Human Research Subjects: Status of Recommendations (OEI-01-97-00197; 4/00)
• Low-Volume Institutional Review Boards (OEI-01-97-00194; 10/98)
• Institutional Review Boards: Their Role in Reviewing Approved Research (OEI-01-97-00190; 6/98)
• Institutional Review Boards: Promising Approaches (OEI-01-97-00191; 6/98)
• Institutional Review Boards: The Emergence of Independent Boards (OEI-01-97-00192; 6/98)
• Institutional Review Boards: A Time for Reform (OEI-01-97-00193; 6/98)

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Insurance

• see also: Carriers | Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP)
• Data Inadequacies Undermine CMS's Oversight of the Inconsistency Resolution Process for the Federal Marketplace (OEI-01-14-00620)
• State Use of Express Lane Eligibility for Medicaid and CHIP Enrollment (OEI-06-15-00410)
• HealthCare.gov: Case Study of CMS Management of the Federal Marketplace (OEI-06-14-00350)
• OCR Should Strengthen Its Oversight of Covered Entities' Compliance With the HIPAA Privacy Standards (OEI-09-10-00510)
• OCR Should Strengthen Its Followup of Breaches of Patient Health Information Reported by Covered Entities (OEI-09-10-00511)
• Marketplaces Faced Early Challenges Resolving Inconsistencies With Applicant Data (OEI-01-14-00180)
• Less Than Half of Part D Sponsors Voluntarily Reported Data on Potential Fraud and Abuse (OEI-03-13-00030)
• Early Implementation of the Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan Loan Program (OEI-01-12-00290)
• Comparing Lab Test Payment Rates: Medicare Could Achieve Substantial Savings (OEI-07-11-00010)
• Oversight of Private Health Insurance Submissions to the HealthCare.gov Plan Finder (OEI-03-11-00560)
• Surety Bonds Remain an Underutilized Tool To Protect Medicare From Supplier Overpayments (OEI-03-11-00350)
• Most States Anticipate Implementing Streamlined Eligibility and Enrollment by 2014 (OEI-07-10-00530)
• Medicaid Third-Party Liability Savings Increased, But Challenges Remain (OEI-05-11-00130)
• Coverage and Payment for Genetic Laboratory Tests (OEI-07-11-00011)
• Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Program: 2011 Report to Congress (OEI-04-11-00450)
• State Health Insurance Assistance Program: Assistance to Beneficiaries (OEI-07-00-00580; 2/02)
• Unidentified Primary Health Insurance: Medicare Secondary Payer Auxiliary File (OEI-07-98-00180;6/00)
• Medical Insurance for Dependents Receiving Child Support (OEI-07-97-00500; 6/00)
• Medicare Beneficiaries with Additional Medical Insurance in 1997 (OEI-04-97-00031; 7/98)
• Medicare Beneficiary Satisfaction with Supplemental Health Insurance (OEI-04-93-00154; 1/97)
• The Impact of OBRA 1990 on State Regulation of Medigap Insurance (OEI-09-93-00230; 3/95)
• State Regulation of Long-Term Care Insurance (OEI-09-91-00700; 5/91)
• Medical Malpractice Insurance and the Community Health Centers (OEI-01-91-01550; 12/91)
• Effect of ERISA on State Insurance Laws (OEI-12-91-01420; 8/91)

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Interim Payment System

• Medicare Beneficiary Access to Home Health Agencies (OEI-02-99-00530; 11/99)

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Internal Controls

• see also: Management Reviews
• Illinois Medicaid Fraud Control Unit: 2019 Onsite Review OEI-06-19-00510
• NIH Has Acted To Protect Confidential Information Handled by Peer Reviewers, But It Could Do More OEI-05-19-00240
• Vetting Peer Reviewers at NIH's Center for Scientific Review: Strengths and Limitations (OEI-01-19-00160)
• Nevada Medicaid Fraud Control Unit: 2018 Onsite Inspection (OEI-06-18-00190)
• New Hampshire Medicaid Fraud Control Unit: 2017 Onsite Review (OEI-09-17-00200)
• New York Medicaid Fraud Control Unit: 2017 Onsite Inspection (OEI-12-17-00340)
• New Jersey Medicaid Fraud Control Unit: 2017 Onsite Inspection (OEI-06-17-00520)
• Tennessee Medicaid Fraud Control Unit: 2017 Onsite Inspection (OEI-12-17-00230)
• Wyoming State Medicaid Fraud Control Unit: 2016 Onsite Review (OEI-09-16-00530)
• Kentucky State Medicaid Fraud Control Unit: 2017 Onsite Review (OEI-06-17-00030)
• Alaska State Medicaid Fraud Control Unit: 2016 Onsite Review (OEI-09-16-00430)
• Medicare Shared Savings Program Accountable Care Organizations Have Shown Potential for Reducing Spending and Improving Quality (OEI-02-15-00450)
• Colorado State Medicaid Fraud Control Unit: 2016 Onsite Review (OEI 06-16-00520)
• Wisconsin State Medicaid Fraud Control Unit: 2016 Onsite Review (OEI-07-16-00240)
• Oregon State Medicaid Fraud Control Unit: 2016 Onsite Review (OEI-09-16-00200)
• Maryland State Medicaid Fraud Control Unit: 2016 Onsite Review (OEI-07-16-00140)
• North Carolina State Medicaid Fraud Control Unit: 2016 Onsite Review (OEI-07-16-00070)
• South Dakota State Medicaid Fraud Control Unit: 2016 Onsite Review (OEI-07-16-00170)
• Medicaid Fraud Control Units Fiscal Year 2015 Annual Report (OEI-07-16-00050)
• Washington State Medicaid Fraud Control Unit: 2016 Onsite Review (OEI-09-16-00010)
• Virginia State Medicaid Fraud Control Unit: 2015 Onsite Review (OEI-07-15-00290)
• Massachusetts State Medicaid Fraud Control Unit: 2015 Onsite Review (OEI-07-15-00390)
• Pennsylvania State Medicaid Fraud Control Unit: 2015 Onsite Review (OEI 07-15-00360)
• Florida State Medicaid Fraud Control Unit: 2015 Onsite Review (OEI-07-15-00340)
• Oklahoma State Medicaid Fraud Control Unit: 2014 Onsite Review (OEI-06-14-00630)
• California State Medicaid Fraud Control Unit: 2015 Onsite Review (OEI-09-15-00070)
• Delaware State Medicaid Fraud Control Unit: 2015 Onsite Review (OEI-07-15-00240)
• Arizona State Medicaid Fraud Control Unit: 2015 Onsite Review (OEI-07-15-00280)
• Georgia State Medicaid Fraud Control Unit: 2015 Onsite Review (OEI-07-15-00090)
• Hawaii State Medicaid Fraud Control Unit: 2014 Onsite Review (OEI-09-14-00540)
• District of Columbia Medicaid Fraud Control Unit: 2015 Onsite Review (OEI-07-14-00660)
• Maine State Medicaid Fraud Control Unit: 2015 Onsite Review (OEI-07-15-00140)
• Rhode Island State Medicaid Fraud Control Unit: 2014 Onsite Review (OEI-02-14-00580)
• New Mexico State Medicaid Fraud Control Unit: 2014 Onsite Review  (OEI-09-14-00240)
• Iowa State Medicaid Fraud Control Unit: 2014 Onsite Review (OEI-06-14-00190)
• Connecticut State Medicaid Fraud Control Unit: 2013 Onsite Review (OEI-07-13-00540)
• Mississippi State Medicaid Fraud Control Unit: 2014 Onsite Review (OEI-09-13-00700)
• Indiana State Medicaid Fraud Control Unit: 2013 Onsite Review (OEI-07-13-00250)
• Utah State Medicaid Fraud Control Unit: 2013 Onsite Review (OEI-09-13-00490)
• Texas State Medicaid Fraud Control Unit: 2013 Onsite Review (OEI-06-13-00300)
• Minnesota State Medicaid Fraud Control Unit: 2013 Onsite Review (OEI-06-13-00200)
• Michigan State Medicaid Fraud Control Unit: 2013 Onsite Review (OEI-09-13-00070)
• Vermont Medicaid Fraud Control Unit: 2013 Onsite Review (OEI-02-13-00360)
• Nevada State Medicaid Fraud Control Unit: 2012 Onsite Review (OEI-09-12-00450)
• Montana State Medicaid Fraud Control Unit: 2012 Onsite Review (OEI-09-12-00700)
• West Virginia State Medicaid Fraud Control Unit: 2013 Onsite Review (OEI-07-13-00080)
• Arkansas State Medicaid Fraud Control Unit: 2013 Onsite Review (OEI-06-12-00720)
• New Jersey Medicaid Fraud Control Unit: 2013 Onsite Review (OEI-02-13-00020)
• Illinois State Medicaid Fraud Control Unit: 2012 Onsite Review (OEI-07-12-00510)
• HHS Adopted, Administered, and Generally Followed Classified Information Policies (OEI-07-12-00400)
• Originally and Derivatively Classified Documents Met Most Federal Requirements (OEI-07-12-00401)
• Tennessee State Medicaid Fraud Control Unit: 2012 Onsite Review (OEI-06-12-00370)
• Idaho State Medicaid Fraud Control Unit: 2012 Onsite Review (OEI-09-12-00220)
• Louisiana State Medicaid Fraud Control Unit: 2012 Onsite Review (OEI-09-12-00010)
• New Hampshire Medicaid Fraud Control Unit: 2012 Onsite Review (OEI-02-12-00180)
• South Carolina State Medicaid Fraud Control Unit: 2011 Onsite Review (OEI-09-11-00610)
• Kansas State Medicaid Fraud Control Unit: 2012 Onsite Review (OEI-07-12-00200)
• Early Assessment of Audit Medicaid Integrity Contractors (OEI-05-10-00210)
• Nationwide Program for National and State Background Checks for Long-Term-Care Employees-Results of Long-Term-Care Provider Administrator Survey (OEI-07-10-00421)
• Surveying Staff to Identify Unnecessary Management Regulations and Internal Controls: Trackingand Analysis (OEI-09-94-00211; 4/96)
• Surveying Staff to Identify Unnecessary Internal Controls: Methodology and Results (OEI-09-94-00210;3/95)

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International Medical Centers

• International Medical Centers Service Delivery Evaluation (OAI-12-86-00096; 3/87)

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Interstate Compact

• see also: Adoption
• Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children: Implementation (OEI-02-95-00044; 4/99)
• The Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children: State Structure and Process (OEI-02-95-00041;11/98)
• Interstate Compact on Adoption and Medical Assistance (OEI-02-95-00040; 6/96)

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Intraocular Lenses (IOLs)

• see also: Cataracts
• Medicare Payments to Ambulatory SurgicalCenters for Intraocular Lenses (OEI-06-02-00710; 03/04)
• Acquisition Costs of Prosthetic Intraocular Lenses (OEI-05-92-01030; 3/94)
• Intraocular Lens Costs (OEI-05-92-01031; 5/93)
• An Overview of Intraocular Lens Costs (OEI-07-89-01664; 6/90)
• Intraocular Lenses Purchased by Indian Health Servce Hospitals (OAI-07-89-01662; 01/90)
• Intraocular Lens Costs in Canadian Hospitals (OEI-07-89-01660; 4/90)

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Investigational Devices

• see also: Medical Devices and Equipment
• Investigational Devices: Four Case Studies (OEI-05-94-00100; 4/95)