The OIG has released a report stating that between October 1, 2006 and September 30, 2008, the state of New Mexico paid home health agency Ambercare $889,000 in federal dollars for personal care services that did not comply with state and federal standards.

According to the report, the majority of the improper claims held deficiencies related to services provided by unqualified attendants.

The report also includes a written response from Ambercare in which it disagrees with the OIG decision, claiming that there were several inconsistencies with the data, which the auditor didn’t allow them to resolve. Ambercare believes it owes only $218.55 for incorrect claims.

For the full report click here.