Steve Watson from modernity.news reports that the Trump administration is intensifying its efforts to uncover fraud within federal entitlement programs, revealing a significant case of systemic fraud in Gavin Newsom’s California. An investigation exposed a single physician linked to 17 hospice operations in Los Angeles, filing over 3,000 claims for 900 patients and billing Medicare $16 million.
Hospice care expert Ira Byock raised concerns about the high patient load, stating that anything over 100 patients should raise red flags. This case aligns with the broader pattern of exploitation targeted by federal authorities under the Trump administration. Dr. Mehmet Oz’s Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services delisted 450 suspected fraudulent hospice providers in Los Angeles, suspending over $600 million in claims.
The investigation also uncovered billions in hospice fraud tied to foreign mafias and welfare scams victimizing seniors. This revelation builds on previous exposures of fraud networks in California, including the dismantling of a $146 billion Medi-Cal fraud operation. Despite attempts by California Democrats to criminalize exposing such schemes, independent journalists like Nick Shirley continue to uncover fraud.
The lack of immediate consequences for the physician and hospice operation involved in this case underscores the need for stronger oversight. The Trump administration’s Task Force to Eliminate Fraud is actively protecting taxpayers and vulnerable Americans from fraudulent practices. The persistence of these schemes in Los Angeles County highlights deep vulnerabilities that existed before federal pressure.
The article emphasizes the importance of supporting efforts to combat censorship and hold accountable those responsible for fraud. The exposure of these operations marks a significant shift towards greater transparency and accountability in California’s entitlement systems. The article concludes by urging readers to consider donating to support investigative journalism and to follow modernity.news for updates.