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Task Force Suspends 447 Hospices, 23 Home Health Agencies in LA Over $600M Fraud Suspicions
An anti-fraud task force led by Vice President JD Vance has suspended 447 hospices and 23 home health agencies in Los Angeles amid investigations into suspected fraud totaling more than $600 million. The suspensions represent a 539% increase from 70 reported at the beginning of April. Officials stated the task force will continue pursuing leads to recover taxpayer funds.
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An anti-fraud task force led by Vice President JD Vance has suspended 447 hospices and 23 home health agencies in Los Angeles County, California. The actions stem from investigations into suspected fraudulent activities exceeding $600 million. Fox News reported these details as part of ongoing federal efforts to address healthcare fraud.
The number of suspensions marks a 539% increase from the 70 reported by Fox News Digital at the start of April 2026. A spokesperson for Vance stated that the task force is committed to identifying and addressing fraud. The official emphasized that the effort aims to ensure taxpayer dollars support eligible recipients.
“Where there is fraud, the task force will find it," a spokesperson for Vance told Fox News Digital. " A White House official confirmed the task force's ongoing reviews and pursuits of leads. The official noted that suspension numbers and recovered dollar values are expected to rise.”
The rising numbers add to the $259.5 million in Medicaid funds to Minnesota that Vance and CMS administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz announced plans to block in February. Tim Walz’s January decision not to seek a third term, made amid growing scrutiny of fraud in state programs.
The task force's work builds on broader federal initiatives to combat fraud in Medicare and Medicaid programs.
In February 2026, Vance and Oz addressed fraud prevention during an event at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. These programs provide healthcare services to elderly and low-income individuals, making fraud a significant concern for federal budgets. Los Angeles County has faced prior scrutiny over alleged widespread hospice fraud.
Hospices offer end-of-life care, while home health agencies provide in-home medical services. Suspensions prevent these entities from billing federal programs until investigations conclude, potentially affecting patient access to care in the region.
