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July 13, 2026
HHS Reports Decline in Healthcare Fraud Enforcement Despite High Recovery Figures
- The HHS Office of Inspector General reported $5.56 billion in expected recoveries but noted a decrease in enforcement activities.
- Criminal and civil actions fell to 604, down from 833 in the previous period, while criminal referrals dropped to 1,168.
- Exclusions from federal healthcare programs also declined, continuing a two-year downward trend.
2 Sources
- Trump promised tougher healthcare fraud enforcement. The numbers tell a different storyJul 13, 2026 at 7:13 AM · Independent
- HHS watchdog expects $5.56 billion in recoveries and savingsJul 13, 2026 at 9:08 PM · The Hill