Federal authorities announced what officials described as the second-largest healthcare fraud crackdown in U.S. history, charging hundreds of defendants in an alleged $6.5 billion Medicaid and healthcare fraud scheme. RFK Jr., Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, and FBI Director Kash Patel vowed to pursue those accused of exploiting patients and stealing taxpayer-funded healthcare dollars. The sweeping operation targeted alleged fraud involving Medicaid, Medicare, genetic testing schemes, and other healthcare programs. Officials warned that anyone profiting from healthcare fraud will be investigated, prosecuted, and stripped of illegally obtained assets as the DOJ and FBI intensify their nationwide crackdown. Show more Show less
‘Record 2nd largest healthcare fraud bust’: RFK Jr, Blanche, FBI bust massive $6.5B medicaid scandal
Federal authorities announced what officials described as the second-largest healthcare fraud crackdown in U.S. history, charging hundreds of defendants in an alleged $6.5 billion Medicaid and healthcare fraud scheme. RFK Jr., Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, and FBI Director Kash Patel vowed to pursue those accused of exploiting patients and stealing taxpayer-funded healthcare dollars. The sweeping operation targeted alleged fraud involving Medicaid, Medicare, genetic testing schemes, and other healthcare programs. Officials warned that anyone profiting from healthcare fraud will be investigated, prosecuted, and stripped of illegally obtained assets as the DOJ and FBI intensify their nationwide crackdown.
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