Dr. Oz pledges to tackle hospice fraud: "Do not steal from the American people"

March 15, 2026

TL;DR

Dr. Mehmet Oz plans to decertify fraudulent hospice providers.
Fraudulent practices include identity theft and overbilling taxpayers.
A CBS News investigation revealed significant concerns about hospice fraud, especially in California.
Over 700 hospices in Los Angeles County show multiple red flags for fraud.
Estimated suspected hospice fraud amounts to $198.1 million nationwide in 2023.
Oz aims to remove illegitimate hospices from Medicare billing.
California's Governor's office stated readiness to engage with federal anti-fraud efforts and highlighted a state Hospice Fraud Task Force.
The state has revoked around 280 hospice licenses.
CMS will use a checklist of fraud tactics to trigger on-site visits.
Victims of identity theft for fraudulent hospice enrollment feel unprotected and abused by the system.

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