OIG Identified Five Characteristics Signaling Fraud, Waste and Abuse by Home Health Agencies

Between 2011-2015, Office of Inspector General investigations have resulted in more than 350 criminal and civil actions and $975 million in receivables. The OIG and Government Accountability Office have raised concern about questionable billing patterns, compliance problems, and improper payments in home health. In the course of their investigations, OIG has identified over $10 billion in improper payments in FY 2015.