Healthcare Facility Inspection of the Birmingham VA Health Care System in Alabama

This Office of Inspector General (OIG) Healthcare Facility Inspection program report describes the results of a focused evaluation of the care provided at the Birmingham VA Health Care System. Click to read more.

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Healthcare Facility Inspection of the Birmingham VA Health Care System in Alabama
December 19, 2024

This Office of Inspector General (OIG) Healthcare Facility Inspection program report describes the results of a focused evaluation of the care provided at the Birmingham VA Health Care System. Click to read more.

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Inadequate Staff Training and Lack of Oversight Contribute to the Veterans Health Administration’s Suicide Risk Screening and Evaluation Deficiencies

The VA OIG conducted a national review to evaluate the VHA suicide risk screening and evaluation training, adherence, and oversight procedures. Click to read more.

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Inadequate Staff Training and Lack of Oversight Contribute to the Veterans Health Administration’s Suicide Risk Screening and Evaluation Deficiencies
December 18, 2024

The VA OIG conducted a national review to evaluate the VHA suicide risk screening and evaluation training, adherence, and oversight procedures. Click to read more.

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VA OIG Fraud Alert: Scams Involving Substance Use Disorder Treatment

Veterans and VA personnel can help by identifying and reporting these scams. Visit the VA OIG’s Crime Alerts and Fraud Resources webpage for a full list of fraud alerts and other tools to identify potential fraud. 

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VA OIG Fraud Alert: Scams Involving Substance Use Disorder Treatment
December 17, 2024

Veterans and VA personnel can help by identifying and reporting these scams. Visit the VA OIG’s Crime Alerts and Fraud Resources webpage for a full list of fraud alerts and other tools to identify potential fraud. 

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New York Doctor Pleads Guilty to Receiving Kickbacks

The scheme resulted in fraudulent bills of approximately $1 million to Medicare and private insurance companies. Click to read more.

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New York Doctor Pleads Guilty to Receiving Kickbacks
December 16, 2024

The scheme resulted in fraudulent bills of approximately $1 million to Medicare and private insurance companies. Click to read more.

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November 2024 Monthly Highlights

The VA OIG’s highlighted work for November 2024 features a national healthcare review that focuses on VHA’s implementation of toxic exposure screenings and required training for clinical staff mandated by the PACT Act. Click to read more.

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November 2024 Monthly Highlights

The VA OIG’s highlighted work for November 2024 features a national healthcare review that focuses on VHA’s implementation of toxic exposure screenings and required training for clinical staff mandated by the PACT Act. Click to read more.

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Reports and Recommendations Published Within the Last 12 Months
180
Reports
878
Recommendations
$1.8B
Monetary Impact

The numbers totaled above are for published reports and recommendations only; the investigations and procurement-sensitive contract review totals can be found in the Semiannual Reports to Congress.

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