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Hospice Fraud Exposed in California | Charlotte News
A shocking hospice fraud epidemic is sweeping California, where scammers are impersonating end-of-life care providers, stealing identities, and bilking Medicare for billions—leaving seniors without critical treatment. Over 1,000 fake hospices have been shut down since early 2025, with LA County alone facing $3.5 billion in fraudulent claims. Authorities have arrested 21 in identity theft schemes and secured over 50 convictions since 2021. With Medicare stopping coverage once someone enters hospice, legitimate providers are being squeezed out, while criminals profit. A nationwide pause on new…
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