HHS OIG finds $658 million in potential overpayments in provider relief fund

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The HHS Office of Inspector General released an audit report finding that the Health Resources and Services Administration made $658 million in potential overpayments to providers under Phase 3 of the Provider Relief Fund program. The review examined 150 providers in a statistical sample and 15 providers in a nonstatistical sample who received Phase 3 PRF payments. Auditors determined that payments for 65 providers in the statistical sample were not correctly calculated or supported by appropriate documentation. The report recommends that HRSA review these cases and seek repayment of the identified overpayments from the affected providers.

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