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Ohio Suspends Dozens Of Medicaid ‘Home Health’ Firms Highlighted In Daily Wire Investigation
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The Ohio Department of Medicaid, working in conjunction with top federal officials, has suspended 50 home health care firms in Columbus following a Daily Wire investigation.
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Mercedes, Bentley, and McLaren cars seized in BUST of $30 million Medicaid fraud scheme, feds say
Federal prosecutors said that four suspects turned themselves in after an investigation into a $30 million Medicaid fraud scheme.Two Ohio state employees and two co-conspirators were indicted in the scheme that fraudulently billed the federal government for children's behavioral health services, according to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.'These initial suspensions mark a critical step forward in ensuring accountability and deterring abuse within the Medicaid system.'Two of the defendants falsely claimed to provide the medical services through behavioral health organizations that they owned and operated, according to Blanche.The four suspects were hit with 32 counts in the indictment.The fake services provided included behavioral therapy and psychotherapy for young people who attended summer camps, church groups, and recreational programs. They allegedly diagnosed the kids with a behavioral adjustment disorder, but no tests were performed, and the children received no actual care.Among the 14 luxury vehicles seized in the investigation were a Maserati, six Mercedes Benz, a Jaguar, a Bentley, and a McLaren.Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Kash Patel added that $600,000 was seized through seven bank accounts.The investigation was a part of the administration's Task Force to Eliminate Fraud, led by Vice President JD Vance."It is disgusting that fraudsters were allowed to deprive essential developmental services from American children in need," a spokesperson for Vance said to CBS News."Countless lives could have been made better by the millions of tax dollars stolen, but instead they were used to purchase luxury cars," the spokesperson added. "This is another example of the type of fraud the vice president's task force is putting a stop to."RELATED: Newsom lashes out at report of MASSIVE fraud in California Also on Thursday, Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine's administration announced the suspension of Medicaid payments to 49 businesses providing home health care that were flagged for waste, fraud, or abuse. "These initial suspensions mark a critical step forward in ensuring accountability and deterring abuse within the Medicaid system," said the Ohio Department of Medicaid Director Scott Partika. "We will continue using advanced analytics and enforceable action to protect Ohioans and preserve program integrity."Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!
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Alleged $30M fraud ring involving children's health services busted, officials say
Federal authorities have busted what they say is a $30 million fraud conspiracy involving billing for children's behavioral health services that were never provided, officials announced.
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Feds indict Ohio state employees in alleged $50M fraud scheme
The Justice Department on Thursday announced a statewide crackdown on fraud in Ohio and unsealed indictments against 14 people accused of stealing more than $50 million in government funds. The charges were unveiled by acting Attorney General Todd Blanche in a news conference at the Defense Supply Center Columbus alongside FBI Director Kash Patel and…
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DOJ Investigates 15 Medical Schools for Alleged Discrimination
The Department of Justice launched investigations into 15 more medical schools over alleged racial discrimination in admissions, following up on previous actions against similar programs at the Ohio State University and Stanford University.
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DOJ opens investigations into alleged race-based discrimination at 15 medical schools
The Department of Justice on Thursday announced investigations into 15 U.S. medical schools over allegations that the admissions programs illegally used applicants’ race as a metric. The report does not specify which schools are under investigation or provide specific evidence of racial discrimination. The DOJ said it opened the investigations to ensure compliance with federal […]
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House committee calls on DOJ to investigate two men with ties to Jeffrey Epstein
The House Oversight Committee said Thursday it was asking the Justice Department to investigate sexual misconduct allegations made by Jeffrey Epstein’s former assistant, Sarah Kellen, against two of his associates
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Kash Patel Unveils FBI’s “Most Wanted Fraudsters” List as Officials Announce New Medicaid Fraud Indictments (VIDEO)
FBI Director Kash Patel announced on Wednesday that the FBI is launching a "Most Wanted Fraudsters" list as the Department of Justice investigates criminal fraud rings across the country. The post Kash Patel Unveils FBI’s “Most Wanted Fraudsters” List as Officials Announce New Medicaid Fraud Indictments (VIDEO) appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
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