California’s latest Billion‑Dollar Fraud Hustle-42 Hospices, 4 Blocks & Zero Patients

The 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson · Jan 31, 2026 · 10m · transcript

1. Widespread Healthcare and Medicaid Fraud

Massive fraud in hospice and home healthcare, particularly in Los Angeles and Minnesota.

Allegation that 42 hospices operate within a four-block radius in LA, described as impossible without fraud.

Accusations that organized crime networks (specifically Armenian/Russian groups) are running fraudulent billing schemes worth billions of dollars.

Minnesota example: a former factory allegedly housing 400 Medicaid businesses billing nearly $400 million.

2. Government Failure or Complicity

State and local governments ignored or enabled fraud.

Authorities…