Trending Now - Congress Investigates Widespread Hospice Fraud in California
WHO:
Sen. Ashley Moody, R-Fla., introduced the STOP FRAUD in Medicaid Act.
Nick Shirley, independent journalist, reported needing added security after facing doxxing threats.
Sen. Ashley Moody, R-Fla.
Nick Shirley, independent journalist
House Oversight Committee
California taxpayers
WHAT:
The House Oversight Committee launched an investigation into hospice fraud in California, which has cost taxpayers more than $100 million.
Moody stated, "The STOP FRAUD in Medicaid Act gives State AGs the authority to pursue and prosecute not just providers but recipients looking to bilk taxpayers. This will go a long way to winning our War on Fraud."
Sen. Ashley Moody introduced the STOP FRAUD in Medicaid Act to close a legal loophole in Medicaid fraud prosecution.
The legislation aims to empower state attorneys general and their Medicaid Fraud Control Units to investigate and prosecute recipients of fraudulent benefits.
Moody stated, "I fought fraud as Florida’s Attorney General, recovering millions of dollars for taxpayers, and I’m fighting it now as a U.S. Senator: finding and closing gaps in our laws to increase enforcement."
The House Oversight Committee launched an investigation into hospice fraud in California.
The investigation is focused on widespread Medicare fraud that has cost taxpayers more than $100 million.
CBS News analysis indicates that indications of fraud in Los Angeles County hospice records are growing.
WHERE:
California
Los Angeles County
WHEN:
The investigation was announced on March 23rd, 2026.
WHY:
The investigation was prompted by reports of rampant hospice fraud exposed by the New York Post.
The legislation is rooted in Moody's experience as Florida's attorney general, where she faced limitations in prosecuting Medicaid fraud.
The investigation was prompted by reports of rampant hospice fraud exposed by the New York Post.
HOW:
The proposed law would empower state attorneys general and their Medicaid Fraud Control Units to investigate and prosecute recipients of fraudulent benefits.
The proposed law would allow state attorneys general to pursue and prosecute not just providers but also recipients of fraudulent Medicaid benefits.
The House Oversight Committee is conducting a probe into the hospice fraud practices.
(UPDATED March 24, 2026 17:54 UTC)
Today, Senator Ashley Moody from Florida introduced the STOP FRAUD in Medicaid Act, aimed at giving state attorneys general the authority to tackle both providers and recipients who defraud taxpayers. This legislation comes as the House Oversight Committee has launched an investigation into hospice fraud in California, which has already cost taxpayers over $100 million, following alarming reports from the New York Post. In a related development, independent journalist Nick Shirley has reported needing additional security after receiving doxxing threats.
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(UPDATED March 24, 2026 15:54 UTC)
Today, Senator Ashley Moody from Florida introduced the STOP FRAUD in Medicaid Act, which aims to close a legal loophole in the prosecution of Medicaid fraud. This legislation would empower state attorneys general and their Medicaid Fraud Control Units to investigate and prosecute not only providers but also recipients of fraudulent benefits. Moody emphasized her commitment to fighting fraud, drawing on her experience as Florida's attorney general, where she worked to recover millions for taxpayers and identified gaps in the law that need to be addressed for better enforcement.
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(UPDATED March 24, 2026 05:42 UTC)
Yesterday, the House Oversight Committee announced an investigation into widespread hospice fraud in California, particularly focusing on Los Angeles County. This probe comes in response to reports from the New York Post, revealing that Medicare fraud has cost California taxpayers over $100 million. CBS News analysis shows that evidence of fraud in hospice records is increasing, prompting the committee's action.