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Feds Freeze NY Medicaid Fraud Unit | US News
Federal funding for New York’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit is frozen through at least September, as officials claim the state isn’t producing enough criminal convictions — a move seen as politically charged and aimed at states led by Democrats. New York’s AG, Letitia James, fiercely defends her office’s record, citing over $600 million recovered and national leadership in fraud prosecutions. The Inspector General accuses the unit of being too slow, but New York argues it targets high-impact, complex cases that yield greater financial returns. With Hawaii already hit with a similar cut…
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