health care fraud

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A major healthcare fraud crackdown resulted in charges against 455 individuals by the Trump administration.

The Trump administration charged 455 people, including medical professionals, in a sweeping healthcare fraud takedown involving $6.5 billion in fraudulent claims. This significant crackdown targeted schemes related to Medicare and other healthcare programs, aiming to recover misused funds and deter future fraud. Investigations spanned multiple states, including Michigan and Nebraska, highlighting the widespread nature of the problem.