BPI recovers $33 million in FY 2020
The Benefits Program Integrity (BPI) division completed more than 16,000 investigations involving some form of benefit recipient overpayment or fraud allegation in fiscal year 2020.
Call the OIG Fraud Hotline if you suspect wrongdoing
Tips from the public to the OIG Fraud Hotline help ensure that Texas Medicaid funds are not lost to fraud.
OIG inspection focuses on SSLC hiring and training
State Supported Living Centers (SSLCs) provide around-the-clock, campus-based services to nearly 3,000 residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities in 13 facilities across Texas.
Government warns health care providers of cyber threats
The federal government is warning health care providers and hospitals about a threat from cyber criminals.
OIG Lock-In Program helps fight prescription drug abuse
The Texas health care community plays a critical role in stemming the tide of prescription misuse through participation in the Texas Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) and the Medicaid Lock-In Program (MLIP).
More Texas providers utilizing self-reporting
Medicaid providers are increasingly using the OIG’s self-report process to resolve cases.
BPI recovers $3.9 million in fourth quarter
The Benefits Program Integrity (BPI) division completed 4,203 investigations involving some form of benefit recipient overpayment or fraud allegation in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2020.
Data drives efficiency, productivity
The OIG continues to refine its capabilities to make its work data-driven.
OIG audits vendor drug program provider
The OIG completed an audit of Parkland Community Health Plan, a Texas Vendor Drug Program (VDP) Provider, and its subcontracted Pharmacy Benefits Manager, Navitus Health Solutions.
OIG initiatives drive fraud investigations
The OIG’s work to uncover fraud, waste and abuse in health care delivery often begins with referrals from MCOs, providers and clients.