Which organization is a resource for fraud, abuse, and waste concerns in health care?

• A. The Office of the Inspector General (OIG)
• B. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• C. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
• D. National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Answer: (A)

The resource for fraud, waste, and abuse concerns in health care is the Office of Inspector General. This office is dedicated to protecting the integrity of Department of Health and Human Services programs, including Medicare and Medicaid. It runs the hotline for reporting suspected fraud, waste, and abuse, conducts audits and investigations, and issues reports that identify vulnerabilities and enforcement recommendations. It also provides guidance to help organizations establish compliance programs and avoid risky practices. While other agencies like the CDC, EPA, and NIH play crucial public health, environmental protection, and research roles, they do not serve as the primary focal point for detecting or addressing FWA in health care program funding.