OIG posts podcast, fugitive list updates and news about enforcement actions - 9/3

Good morning to all from Washington, DC. Today OIG posts a podcast, most wanted fugitive list updates and news about enforcement actions. As always, you can use the links provided to go directly to the new material.   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------   OIG Monthly Update Podcast http://go.usa.gov/DgDm   Mike Kane, Office of External Affairs, discusses enforcement actions and OIG reports that were released in August 2013.       ------------------------------------------------------------------------------   OIG Fugitive Captured: Francisco Chavez http://go.usa.gov/DgKd   On August 30, 2013, Francisco Chavez arrived at Atlanta International Airport under the custody of U.S. Marshals Service. He was subsequently transferred to Miami, where he is currently being detained and is awaiting criminal prosecution. Chavez previously fled the United States, but was arrested on narcotics charges at the Barajas Airport in Spain. U.S. authorities worked with the Spanish Government to have him extradited to the United States to face health care charges stemming from his indictment.   In February 2011, Chavez was indicted on charges of Health Care Fraud, Aggravated Identity Theft, and Criminal Forfeiture. Chavez is believed to have submitted more than $11 million in claims to Medicare for durable medical equipment that was never provided to Medicare beneficiaries.   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Fugitive Added to OIG Most Wanted List: Marina Nazarova http://go.usa.gov/DgWw   On May 6, 2008, Marina Nazarova was indicted on charges of conspiracy to commit health care fraud, health care fraud, and criminal forfeiture. Investigators believe that Nazarova and her co-conspirators billed Medicare more than $2 million for durable medical equipment and supplies that either were not provided or were medically unnecessary.   Investigators believe that Nazarova fled the United States and is currently residing in Russia. Nazarova remains a fugitive.   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------   August 30, 2013; U.S. Department of Justice Former Office Manager for Health Care Solutions Network Sentenced in $63 Million Medicare Fraud http://go.usa.gov/DgZj     ------------------------------------------------------------------------------   August 30, 2013; U.S. Attorney; District of Hawaii Community Hospital Pays $451,428.00 to Resolve Allegation of Improper Claims http://go.usa.gov/DgZj   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------   State Enforcement Actions Updated http://go.usa.gov/DgZV ------------------------------------------------------------------------------   That’s all we have for today. If we can be of any further assistance, please send an Email to public.affairs@oig.hhs.gov  I hope your week is going well.   Marc Wolfson – Office of External Affairs OIG’s privacy policy can be found at http://oig.hhs.gov/notices/privacy-notice.asp Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/OIGatHHS Inquiries? Contact us: Public.Affairs@oig.hhs.gov Manage your OIG subscriptions: update your preferences or unsubscribe Questions about this service? Support@GovDelivery.com This email was sent to buzzhairs.health@blogger.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of the U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services · 200 Independence Avenue SW · Washington DC 20201 · 1-877-696-6775