Rep. Gary Palmer sharply questioned Medicaid officials from Minnesota and California during a heated House hearing on alleged fraud, waste, and oversight failures. Palmer challenged state leaders over improper claims, program integrity, and safeguards designed to prevent taxpayer-funded abuse in Medicaid. The tense exchange comes as Congress intensifies scrutiny of state Medicaid programs amid broader federal investigations into alleged fraud. Lawmakers are demanding tougher accountability, stricter verification measures, and stronger protections against illegitimate claims. Watch the full hearing highlights as Gary Palmer presses Medicaid officials on fraud prevention, oversight failures, and the future of taxpayer-funded healthcare programs. Show more Show less
'You don't even know what I am talking about’: Palmer grills California Medicaid director over fraud
Rep. Gary Palmer sharply questioned Medicaid officials from Minnesota and California during a heated House hearing on alleged fraud, waste, and oversight failures. Palmer challenged state leaders over improper claims, program integrity, and safeguards designed to prevent taxpayer-funded abuse in Medicaid. The tense exchange comes as Congress intensifies scrutiny of state Medicaid programs amid broader federal investigations into alleged fraud. Lawmakers are demanding tougher accountability, stricter verification measures, and stronger protections against illegitimate claims. Watch the full hearing highlights as Gary Palmer presses Medicaid officials on fraud prevention, oversight failures, and the future of taxpayer-funded healthcare programs.
