HHS-OIG FOIA Production (Senator Cardin Intervention) – University of Michigan Medical Billing Complaint and Investigative Materials
HHS Office of Inspector General records produced in response to a congressional inquiry and Freedom of Information Act appeal regarding a July 20, 2017 University of Michigan medical billing complaint (case #5-17-0-0192-4).
Notably, the opening October 6, 2017 HHS-OIG Investigative Memorandum reproduced below stated that HHS-OIG was the “sole investigating agency at this time,” a chronology point later placed in additional context by subsequent FBI records released through FOIA.
Released records reflect that the original HHS-OIG medical billing complaint later developed into an investigation involving the ALS research grant supporting the work of Dr. Foerster and Ms. Altaee.
The released HHS-OIG records include references to investigative media originating from the Ann Arbor Police Department, including an AAPD DVD identified within the responsive materials containing August 2017 “Nick” communications and related materials concerning Dr. Paul Cronin.
The January 2024 HHS-OIG release identified case number 5-17-0-0192-4 in connection with a University of Michigan medical billing complaint, allowing that complaint to be matched to the same HHS-OIG case number previously associated with the NIH ALS grant investigation.
Subsequent Development (June 2026). Records released by the FBI in June 2026 revealed that although the FBI investigation was ultimately closed and criminal prosecution declined, contemporaneous HHS-OIG records referenced grant restitution, reduction of the University's NIH letter of credit, and a debarment process. The records further reflected efforts to debar Dr. Bradley Foerster and at least one additional redacted individual from future federal grants. This information was not available when the underlying HHS-OIG materials discussed above were first released. The records do not identify all affected individuals, whether notice was provided, or what ultimately became of the debarment process.
Related material
- Dr. Myria Petrou disassociates herself from HHS-OIG complaint submitted under her name
- HHS-OIG FOIA responses producing July 2017 complaint intake records
- Ann Arbor Police Department DVD identified by HHS-OIG: initial denial and subsequent production
- Ann Arbor Police Department DVD (Case 17-3517): August 2017 “Nick” email communications concerning Dr. Paul Cronin
- DOJ Releases Second FBI Production: FBI Closed Case, HHS Pursued Debarment
Congressional inquiry and FOIA appeal submitted through the Office of Senator Ben Cardin.
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Privacy Act authorization and correspondence submitted through the Office of Senator Ben Cardin in support of a FOIA appeal regarding complaint/case #5-17-0-0192-4.
HHS-OIG FOIA determination issued May 1, 2025.
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HHS-OIG FOIA determination identifying responsive investigative memoranda and interview records associated with complaint/case #5-17-0-0192-4.
Twelve pages of records were identified and partially released.
Selected Reporting
- From Mentor to Federal Investigation: The Dr. Eva Feldman Documentary Chronology
- July 26 Documentary Notice and Documentary Chronology Transmitted to City Attorney Kaur, Mayor Taylor, City Administrator Dohoney, and Police Chief Anderson Concerning Ann Arbor Police Department Investigations, Related City Proceedings, and Federal Investigations Involving Drs. Bradley Foerster and Myria Petrou (2015–2026).
- July 7 Documentary Notice to University of Michigan Vice President and General Counsel Timothy G. Lynch Concerning University and Law Enforcement Investigations Involving Drs. Bradley Foerster and Myria Petrou (2015–2026). July 8 UM Announces Lynch Leaving.
- From One FBI File to a Legislative Proposal: Peter and Maria Foerster Ask Senator Van Hollen's Office and Congressman Jamie Raskin to Consider a Uniform Administrative Framework for Federal Investigations
- The Institutional Fingerprint of the FBI Russia-Gate File: Referrals, Consults, Intelligence Reports, and the June 16, 2026 FBI Production
- Dr. Bradley Foerster and Dr. Myria Petrou Document More Than Two Years of Unsuccessful Efforts to Trace Bank of Ann Arbor's $1.4 Million Sheriff's Sale Credit Bid (June 2026)
Brad Foerster, MD PhD
Brad Foerster is a FOIA advocate documenting requests, transparency disputes, and accountability investigations involving public agencies, universities, police oversight, and Russia-Gate related inquiries. His work compiles original documents, timelines, and analysis of public records and institutional responses. Brad is also a board-certified radiologist, author of Town & Gown, and has published over 40 peer-reviewed articles. Brad lives in Potomac, Maryland with his family and is active in the Montgomery County Medical Society and the Takoma Park U.S. & World History Book Club.