Crackdown targets alleged hospice fraud in California tied to $267 million in charges
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California prosecutors are cracking down on alleged hospice fraud totaling $267 million in Medicaid charges.
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This alleged fraud could impact taxpayers through higher healthcare costs and potentially reduce resources for legitimate hospice care.
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A crackdown is targeting alleged hospice fraud in California, with prosecutors asserting that bogus payments have cost the state's Medicaid program $267 million. CBS News has been investigating these allegations of sweeping hospice fraud. Adam Yamaguchi reports on the situation, which involves significant financial losses to a crucial state healthcare program. This action addresses alleged widespread abuse within the hospice care system.
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CBS News is investigating the allegations, and prosecutors are taking action against the alleged fraud.
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