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Fraud and abuse

Modified: 7/2/2025
CMS has identified a fraud scheme targeting Medicare providers and suppliers. Read this article for additional information.
Modified: 4/10/2024
SafeGuard Services LLC (SGS) is responsible for combating and preventing fraud, waste, and abuse in the southeastern jurisdiction, which includes Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Modified: 4/10/2024
This is a link to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) Office of Inspector General website.
Modified: 4/7/2024
The mission of the Office of Inspector General is to protect the integrity of Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) programs, as well as the health and welfare of the beneficiaries of those programs.
Modified: 1/13/2024
Here is a link to the southeastern jurisdiction UPIC, SafeGuard Services LLC, for information related to benefits integrity.
Modified: 7/31/2021
Find fraud related contact information.
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