The Department of Justice (DOJ) unveiled on Tuesday charges against more than 450 defendants for alleged health care fraud totaling over $6.5 billion in false claims, as part of the Trump administration’s heightened focus on stopping fraud. It was the second largest amount ever charged in a health care fraud operation, officials said. Charges were brought against 90 medical professionals for a range of alleged healthcare fraud schemes, including wound care, hospice, adult day care and opioid distribution.
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Source: https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/5936511-healthcare-fraud-justice-department-operation/