Dr Oz says 800 hospice providers suspended in California over alleged $1B Medicare fraud scheme
Dr. Mehmet Oz announced the suspension of 800 hospice and home health providers in California due to a significant Medicare fraud scheme. This scheme, allegedly linked to foreign criminal networks, has reportedly siphoned over $1 billion from taxpayers. Oz emphasized the dangers posed by fraudulent providers to vulnerable patients and the integrity of the healthcare system.
- ▪The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services suspended 800 hospice providers in California.
- ▪The fraud scheme is linked to foreign criminal networks and has cost taxpayers over $1 billion.
- ▪Los Angeles is identified as a major hotspot for hospice fraud, accounting for nearly one-third of providers nationwide.
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| Publication time | Sun, 17 May 2026 09:54:11 -0400 |
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Fox News Flash Dr Oz says 800 hospice providers suspended in California over alleged $1B Medicare fraud scheme Foreign-linked criminal networks allegedly siphoned taxpayer funds through fraudulent home health providers By Taylor Penley Fox News Published May 17, 2026 9:54am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Dr Oz aims to root out healthcare fraud in all 50 states Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz rejects the notion that his agency's healthcare fraud crackdown is politically motivated on 'My View with Lara Trump.' NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Dr.
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