California DOJ Charges $267M Hospice Fraud Ring — Tightens Medi-Cal Program Integrity Scrutiny
'Operation Skip Trace' — CA DOJ charges 21 individuals in a $267M hospice fraud scheme involving 14 fraudulent hospice companies using stolen identities enrolled in Medi-Cal. While not FQHC-specific, signals intensified program integrity enforcement across all Medi-Cal providers. FQHCs should expect tighter enrollment verification and billing audit scrutiny as the state cracks down.
Primary source
CA Office of the Attorney GeneralFQHC Talent. (2026, April 2). California DOJ Charges $267M Hospice Fraud Ring — Tightens Medi-Cal Program Integrity Scrutiny. Primary source: CA Office of the Attorney General. Retrieved April 28, 2026, from https://www.fqhctalent.com/intel/ca-267m-hospice-fraud-operation-skip-trace
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