800 California Hospice Providers Suspended in $1B Medicare Fraud Probe, Dr. Oz Says

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Dr. Mehmet Oz, a leading voice in health policy, announced the suspension of 800 hospice providers in California over an alleged $1 billion Medicare fraud scheme. The providers are accused of submitting false claims for services that were never provided or were medically unnecessary. In a recent statement, Dr. Oz confirmed that Florida and other states are also under investigation, signaling a wider crackdown on hospice billing abuse. The suspensions aim to protect taxpayer funds and safeguard patient care, though no formal charges have been filed to date.