A massive $50 million health care fraud scheme has been uncovered in the Los Angeles area, leading to the arrest of eight people in a federal crackdown. Investigators say several hospice centers billed Medicare for patients who were not terminally ill and did not qualify for hospice care.<br /><br />According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, some suspects allegedly submitted millions of dollars in fraudulent claims. In one case, a hospice owner reportedly billed more than $9 million to Medicare and received over $8.5 million in payments.<br /><br />Authorities also revealed that some individuals were offered $300 per month just to enroll in hospice services they didn’t need. The case is part of a broader anti-fraud initiative launched under the administration of Donald Trump, with a national task force led by Vice President JD Vance.<br /><br />Meanwhile, Gavin Newsom says the state has already taken aggressive steps to shut down fraudulent hospice providers. Federal officials warn the investigation is ongoing, and more reviews could follow.
