Steps to Take If You Receive an OIG Subpoena from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issues investigative subpoenas through the Office of the Inspector General (OIG). This agency investigates allegations of fraud, waste, and abuse of Medicare, Medicaid, and other federally funded healthcare programs. These subpoenas are very broad, usually requiring the production of thousands of pages of documents. Click here to see a sample of a subpoena duces tecum issued by the OIG.
Immediate Action to Take If You Receive an OIG or DHHS Subpoena.
Immediately review the subpoena in detail to see what it requests and from whom. […]