Dr. Oz names 5 states in fraud crackdown as Trump admin targets Medicaid abuse
Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, has identified Minnesota, California, Florida, New York, and Maine as states receiving scrutiny in a federal crackdown on Medicaid fraud. The Trump administration, through a task force led by Vice President JD Vance, is targeting fraud in durable medical equipment, hospice care, and other programs. Oz cited foreign involvement, including alleged ties to the Cuban, Russian, and Chinese governments, as a growing concern in these schemes.
- ▪Dr. Oz sent letters to Minnesota, California, Florida, New York, and Maine regarding Medicaid fraud concerns.
- ▪The CMS and Vice President JD Vance’s task force are implementing a nationwide moratorium on durable medical equipment suppliers.
- ▪Oz stated there is evidence of foreign nationals' involvement, including alleged Russian mafia activity in Los Angeles and Chinese mafia presence in Queens, New York.
- ▪The Minnesota-based 'Feeding Our Future' fraud scheme, worth $250 million, prompted increased federal scrutiny.
- ▪All 50 governors face a 10-day revalidation deadline to address fraud, waste, and abuse in their state programs.
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Mehmet Oz Dr. Oz names 5 states in fraud crackdown as Trump admin targets Medicaid abuse Minnesota, California, Florida, New York, and Maine received letters as all 50 governors face a 10-day revalidation deadline By Ashley J. DiMella Fox News Published May 2, 2026 8:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Dr. Oz details latest CMS crackdown on Medicaid, hospice fraud Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz tells Fox News Digital about the agency's latest crackdown on fraud targeting Medicaid and hospices. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Dr.
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