HHS-OIG Report Details Expected Recoupment of $3.44 Billion

1/31/2024

On December 1, 2023, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) announced it expects to recoup billions of dollars in Medicare, Medicaid and other health and human services funds.

The fall 2023 Semiannual Report to Congress details HHS-OIG’s efforts identifying abuses, deficiencies, risks, and investigations relating to the administration of HHS programs. $3.44 billion of taxpayer funds will be recovered as a result of HHS-OIG audits and investigations from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2023. In fiscal year 2023, HHS-OIG excluded 2,112 individuals and entities from participation in federal health care programs, reported 707 criminal enforcement actions against those engaging in crimes targeting HHS programs, and reported 746 civil actions, including false claims lawsuits.