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HHS Office of Inspector General

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Oct 29, 2025
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What are the penalties for committing Medicaid fraud in the US?

Medicaid fraud in the United States can trigger . Recent indictments in Ohio illustrate prosecution trends and financial recoveries, while federal enforcement emphasizes FCA penalties and program excl...

Dec 12, 2025
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Which states reported declines in Medicaid fraud recoveries in 2024–2025 and were any recoveries reclassified or delayed?

The HHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) reports that State Medicaid Fraud Control Units (MFCUs) collectively recovered $1.4 billion in fiscal year (FY) 2024, driven by $961 million in criminal recov...

Jan 16, 2026

How can consumers report adverse reactions or request recalls for dietary supplements sold online?

Consumers who experience adverse reactions to dietary supplements should stop using the product, seek medical care, and report the event to the FDA through the Safety Reporting Portal or MedWatch so r...

Jan 15, 2026

How does the FDA evaluate and act on adverse event reports for dietary supplements?

The FDA collects serious adverse event reports for dietary supplements primarily through the MedWatch form and its online Safety Reporting Portal, funnels those reports into surveillance databases (CA...

Jan 14, 2026

What specific grants and dollar amounts did EcoHealth Alliance receive from NIH and USAID between 2014 and 2019?

Between 2014 and 2019, EcoHealth Alliance was the recipient of multiple U.S. federal research awards; public reporting and government audits identify a major NIAID/NIH award launched in 2014 often rep...

Jan 11, 2026

How do FDA accelerated approvals differ from traditional approvals for Alzheimer’s drugs?

The FDA’s accelerated approval pathway lets Alzheimer’s drugs reach patients earlier by allowing approval on surrogate endpoints “reasonably likely” to predict benefit, with mandatory post‑marketing (...

Jan 11, 2026

Was there health care fraud discovered in New York in 2025

Yes — multiple, significant health care fraud cases tied to New York were discovered and prosecuted in 2025, both as part of the Department of Justice’s nationwide National Health Care Fraud Takedown ...

Jan 8, 2026

Where can one find state-by-state Medicare fraud recoveries data for 2024 and 2025?

Federal and state reporting on health‑care recoveries is fragmented: the most reliable state‑level recovery figures in the public record for fiscal 2024 come from the HHS Office of Inspector General’s...

Dec 5, 2025

What policies led to family separation and child detention under the Trump administration?

The Trump administration’s family separation and child detention outcomes flowed from a set of policy choices anchored in a “zero‑tolerance” enforcement posture that directed criminal prosecution of a...

Nov 21, 2025

Medicaid fraud

Recent reporting shows multiple, contemporaneous Medicaid-fraud actions nationwide: a New York indictment alleging more than $3.5 million stolen via fraudulent transportation billing (Orange County ca...

Nov 19, 2025

Are there SEC filings, whistleblower complaints, or litigation documents in the past two years that reference Neurocept?

Available filings show routine SEC reports and investor documents for Neurocrine Biosciences (ticker NBIX) — including 10‑K/10‑Q and proxy (DEF 14A) materials filed within the past two years — accessi...

Nov 10, 2025

How do I file a complaint with the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit in 2025?

Filing a complaint with a Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) in 2025 is handled at the state level: using that office’s complaint form, phone line, email, fax, or mailing address; national guidance an...

Nov 1, 2025

How do anonymous Medicaid fraud reports compare in effectiveness to named complaints?

Anonymous Medicaid fraud reports are viable and sometimes necessary tools for initiating investigations, but they generally produce less actionable evidence and lower investigative efficiency than nam...

Nov 1, 2025

What information is needed to investigate Medicaid fraud if the reporter remains anonymous?

Anonymous reporters can trigger effective Medicaid fraud investigations if they supply — names, dates, provider or patient identifiers, specific services, locations, and any documentary or photographi...

Nov 1, 2025

Do state Medicaid agencies accept anonymous fraud reports and how do they protect whistleblowers?

State Medicaid agencies and federal enforcement offices accept anonymous reports of suspected Medicaid fraud, but the . The HHS Office of Inspector General explicitly permits anonymous tips at the fed...