Trump's Fraud Crackdown Is an Easy Win
The Trump administration has launched a crackdown on fraud, charging 455 people in connection with schemes totaling $6.5 billion. The charges include 90 doctors and involve fraudulent claims, such as wound care, that resulted in significant losses for Medicare. This effort is seen as a way for the administration to achieve a visible win in its fight against fraud and abuse.
- ▪The Trump Justice Department charged 455 people in connection with fraud schemes.
- ▪The alleged fraud totals $6.5 billion and includes 90 doctors.
- ▪The cases involve fraudulent claims, including $2 billion in Medicare claims for wound care.
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Donald Trump's full-scale war on fraud is the kind of low-hanging fruit that populists know how to pick. Yesterday, the Trump Justice Department charged 455 people, including 90 doctors, involved in fraud schemes totalling an alleged $6.5 billion. According to CNN, The cases included fraudulent wound care claims, which resulted in $2 billion in Medicare [...]Read More...Read Full Article ⟶
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