Healthcare Inspection – Temporary Closure of the Cardiothoracic Surgery Program, Oklahoma VA Medical Center, Oklahoma City, OK

In response to an inquiry from Senator Tom Coburn’s office, the OIG conducted a review of allegations at the Oklahoma VA Medical Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. We administratively closed this review in July 2014, because Medical Center leadership had initiated appropriate quality reviews. On July 10, 2014, we provided a copy of this administrative closure to Senator Coburn. In addition to posting this review on our website, OIG has distributed copies of this review to VA and Veterans Health Administration officials, congressional committees, national veterans service organizations, the Government Accountability Office, and the Office of Management and Budget.