On #NationalNursesDay , HHS-OIG expresses gratitude to nurses for their vital contributions to our communities. We appreciate your dedication to patient care, compassion, & the expertise of nurses who tirelessly serve their patients. Thank you! 🌻

An Ohio pain management physician was sentenced to seven years in prison for unlawfully distributing #opioids from his clinic. Read more: direc.to/fhyJ

During Public Service Recognition Week, HHS-OIG thanks all government employees and their unwavering dedication to improving the efficiency and effectiveness of @HHSgov programs by combating fraud, waste, and abuse. #PSRW #GovPossible

It’s #ChildrensMentalHealthAwarenessWeek ! Use this week to prioritize open communication with your kids. In-person conversations can significantly contribute to their healthy mental development.

Check out these resources to help get started: samhsa.gov/families/paren… #MHAM2024

A former psychologist with the Department of Veterans Affairs in Illinois has been sentenced to 10 months in prison for submitting false medical documents, obstructing justice, and committing #Medicare fraud. Read more: direc.to/fhyU

Georgia-based staffing company agrees to pay $2.7M to settle allegations of False Claims Act violations. The company allegedly failed to implement adequate #cybersecurity measures to protect health information obtained during #COVID19 contact tracing. direc.to/fhyo

A TX hospice company & its subsidiaries agreed to pay $4.2M for False Claims Act violations. They allegedly knowingly submitted false claims & retained overpayments for patients ineligible for #Medicare hospice benefits because they weren't terminally ill. direc.to/fhyR

May is #OlderAmericansMonth and HHS-OIG and ACLgov recognize the profound impact that meaningful relationships and social connections have on our health and well-being. Learn more: direc.to/fh9b #PoweredByConnection 🌟

Learn about HHS-OIG’s Operation C.A.R.E., protecting our aging community! Our goal is to prevent and report elder fraud, abuse, and neglect. Explore resources and advocate for the Nation's elder population: direc.to/fh1p #elderabuseawareness 🌟

🔍 Explore #OIGCareers and learn how HHS-OIG employees work tirelessly to uphold the economy, efficiency, and integrity of HHS programs. Discover our mission-critical positions: direc.to/fh2A

A laboratory marketer based in South Carolina, his marketing company, & three physicians in North Carolina, along with their medical practices, have agreed to pay over $1.3M to settle alleged False Claims Act violations related to lab kickback schemes. direc.to/fh1f

Happy Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! 🌺 Let's celebrate the invaluable contributions these communities have made and continue to make. We're dedicated to promoting equity and inclusion for all. #AANHPIHeritageMonth #InclusionMatters 🌟 #AAPI

#JobAnnouncement : HHS-OIG is hiring an #Auditor to provide technical advice and assistance on Single Audit matters. Apply by May 14, 2024 on @USAJobs! 📝 direc.to/fh1V

#USAJOBS #FederalHiring #publicservice #Federalgovernment

For a new HHS-OIG report, primary care clinicians who serve #Medicaid enrollees identified challenges they experience in referring patients who screen positive for intimate partner violence to support resources. Read about other hindrances here: direc.to/fhyk

HHS-OIG has updated the 2024 Fraud Risk Indicator for Q2. The Fraud Risk Indicator is OIG's assessment of future risks posed by persons who have allegedly engaged in federal civil health care fraud. Read more: direc.to/fhoj

According to HHS-OIG's new report, more than half of surveyed primary care clinicians who serve #Medicaid enrollees reported that time constraints are challenges to screening patients for intimate partner violence. Learn about additional barriers here: direc.to/fhyk

New enforcement action: The Justice Department has recovered proceeds from a fraudulent transfer arising from an alleged kickback scheme that targeted #Medicare and #TRICARE . Read the press release here: direc.to/fh1m

Are you a #MilitarySpouse looking for a career in the federal government? Join HHS.gov’s webinar on May 15 from 2-3:30 p.m. ET to hear military spouses and military spouse hiring authority experts share insight on gaining federal employment. Register: direc.to/fh2j

May is National Military Appreciation Month! Let's honor those who serve our country's armed forces. From Military Spouse Appreciation Day to Armed Forces Day and Memorial Day, let's show our gratitude! 🎖️ #MilitaryAppreciation #ThankYouForYourService

May is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth —a great time to check in on yourself & your loved ones. If you or someone in your life needs help, confidential support & treatment options are available. #MHAM24

💚 Help yourself & share to help others: samhsa.gov/find-help