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June 23, 2026
DOJ Charges 455 Individuals in Major Healthcare Fraud Crackdown
- The Justice Department has charged 455 individuals in a two-week crackdown on healthcare fraud, targeting schemes that sought over $6.5 billion in false claims.
- Notable cases include a Texas nurse practitioner accused of unnecessary procedures and a Florida doctor charged in an $89 million scheme involving false cardiovascular tests.
- The crackdown underscores ongoing concerns about patient safety, with allegations of negligence leading to tragic outcomes for individuals misled by fraudulent practices.
3 Sources
- Justice Department Unveils $6.5 Billion Healthcare Fraud CrackdownJun 23, 2026 at 2:36 PM · WSJ
- DOJ unveils charges for $6.5 billion in health fraud schemesJun 23, 2026 at 6:50 PM · The Hill
- DOJ charges 455 in $6.5B healthcare fraud crackdownJun 23, 2026 at 11:13 PM · Independent