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2026-05-21 19:50:05

HHS Expands AI Use to Fight Healthcare Fraud

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expands AI use to audit federal grant recipients, aiming to curb fraud and save money. Critics warn of potential AI errors and bias, as the Trump administration targets Democratic states. read more

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2026-04-21 19:40:13

Nationwide Medicaid Fraud Audit Ordered by Trump Administration

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Dr. Mehmet Oz announced a nationwide Medicaid audit, requiring all 50 states to submit anti-fraud plans within 30 days. This escalates federal efforts targeting waste, though prior probes have faced criticism for errors and political focus. read more

2026-04-03 00:10:04

Feds Arrest Eight in $50M Hospice Fraud Crackdown

#HealthCareFraud #CaliforniaCrackdown

Federal officials arrested eight people in Southern California for alleged health care fraud schemes totaling $50 million. Cases involved fraudulent hospice billing and forged documents. Political tensions surfaced over state versus federal anti-fraud efforts. read more

2026-01-30 16:20:11

Newsom Sues Trump Official Over Armenian Fraud Claims

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California Governor Gavin Newsom filed a civil rights complaint against CMS head Dr. Mehmet Oz. Newsom alleges Oz made discriminatory, baseless fraud accusations against LA's Armenian community in a social media video, escalating their political feud. read more

2024-11-30 20:10:07

Man Wins $412 Million in Medical Malpractice Case Against Clinic

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A man in New Mexico has been awarded over $412 million in a medical malpractice case against a men's health clinic accused of misdiagnosing him and providing harmful treatments. The verdict, the largest in U.S. history for such a case, aims to prevent similar incidents. read more

2024-07-15 22:10:04

#HealthcareFraud #MedicareFraud

A medical entrepreneur and DJ husband from Arizona, Alexandra Gehrke, 38, and Jeffrey King, 49, were arrested for a $900 million Medicare fraud scheme before their honeymoon. They allegedly targeted elderly patients for unnecessary wound grafts to fund their luxurious lifestyle. read more