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2024 Nationwide Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action

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The Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General participated alongside key law enforcement partners in the 2024 Nationwide Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action. This action resulted in criminal charges brought against 193 defendants, with intended losses exceeding $2.75 billion.

193 defendants, including 76 doctors, nurse practitioners, and other licensed medical professionals, across 32 federal districts were charged for their alleged participation in various health care fraud schemes resulting in $2.75 billion in false billings to federal programs.

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Last updated June 27, 2024