HHS OIG Watching For Bad Actors, But Will Be Flexible During COVID-19

The HHS Office of Inspector General is on the lookout for fraudsters during the COVID-19 outbreak but will make accommodations for providers who can’t meet deadlines because of the pandemic. “During this national emergency, OIG will be working hard to meet its mission while respecting the great challenges currently facing the health care industry. To the extent possible, we are trying to minimize burdens on providers and be flexible where we can,” the office said in a statement on Monday...