Today, Inspector General T. March Bell joined key federal law enforcement partners in announcing the 2026 National Health Care Fraud Takedown, the largest to date, with 455 defendants and $6.5 billion in alleged fraud. Learn more: direc.to/fWwk
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It doesn’t matter where on Earth you are — if you defraud the American taxpayer, you will be found and you will face the consequences. Ibrahim Khaldoon Hilmi has been on the run since May 2025 after defrauding the American taxpayers of $3.7 BILLION. He’s responsible for one of
- Today, HHS-OIG joined @TheJusticeDept, @hhs, @DOJFraudDiv, @CMSGov, @FBI, & @DEAHQ in the 2026 National Health Care Fraud Takedown, charging 455 individuals across 45 states in connection with $6.5B in alleged fraud: direc.to/fWwk
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A Louisiana nurse practitioner was sentenced today to 87 months in prison and three years of supervised release for causing over $12 MILLION in false and fraudulent claims to Medicare for medically unnecessary cancer genetic tests. Thanks to our joint efforts with @FBI,
- A new OIG audit found that many new hospice enrollees did not meet Medicare’s eligibility requirements, leading to an estimated $255.1 million in potentially improper payments. Read the full report: direc.to/fWxD
- An Arkansas pathology lab & its owner have agreed to pay $30M to settle allegations it provided unlawful kickbacks to gastroenterology practices for referrals for pathology testing, resulting in false claims to federal health care programs. Learn more: direc.to/fW8K
- A Louisiana nurse practitioner was sentenced to 87 months in prison and 3 years of supervised release for over $12M in Medicare fraud for medically unnecessary cancer genetic tests. She was also ordered to pay $1.5M in restitution. More: direc.to/fW8G
- Fifteen individuals in Massachusetts have been charged with over $1.4M in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit fraud, MassHealth benefit fraud, and other types of public benefit fraud. Learn more: direc.to/fWxg
- 🎥This Week: HHS-OIG is calling for stronger oversight & accountability: 💊 A pharmacy in Mass. will pay $40M to resolve allegations that it inflated drug prices 🤰 2 new reports expose systemic data failures in maternal health access in Medicaid managed care Watch now!
00:00 - An HHS-OIG audit found that not all nursing homes’ RN staffing hours reported in CMS’s Payroll-Based Journal were supported in accordance with federal requirements. Learn more: direc.to/fW8A
- HHS-OIG audited whether North Dakota provided oversight of residential providers & ensured infection‑control for Medicaid enrollees w/ intellectual and developmental disabilities. We found 182 instances of noncompliance at 44 residential settings: direc.to/fW8D
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Today, ACL joins agencies and organizations nationwide to spread the word about imposter scams & the never EVER campaign. The government will never EVER demand money, make threats, or tell you to transfer money. Read more on the campaign: acl.gov/news-and-event… #StopGovImposters
- HHS-OIG is hiring recent graduates and early‑career professionals to help safeguard HHS programs and the people they serve. Make an impact through public service! Explore openings & apply by 6/22/26: direc.to/fW8r
