April 21, 2026

Lawmakers Address Hospice Fraud at Capitol Hill Hearing

Sheila Clark, CEO of the California Hospice and Palliative Care Association, highlighted how fraudulent hospices operate without patients or staff, questioning regulatory oversight.
Dr. Lynn Ianni shared her harrowing experience of being falsely enrolled in hospice care, which led to her being denied access to necessary medical treatment.
The hearing follows a surge in investigations into Medicare fraud, with significant sums lost to fraudulent activities, prompting calls for stricter regulations.