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Louisville residents among defendants in nationwide healthcare fraud takedown

As part of the DOJ's 2026 National Health Care Fraud Takedown, four Kentucky cases accuse Louisville residents and local companies of defrauding Medicaid, misusing provider identifiers, and submitting fraudulent claims totaling more than $11 million for peer-support services; a Louisville physician allegedly fraudulently procured controlled substances using others’ names; a nurse is charged with stealing medications and falsifying records; and a Florida man is accused of billing Medicare for services never provided. The nationwide crackdown charged 455 defendants with more than $6.5 billion in false claims.

via WDRB|

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crime6 hours ago•22 min saved

Record-Setting Health-Care Fraud Takedown Nets 455 Defendants in $6.5 Billion Schemes

The Justice Department announced the 2026 National Health Care Fraud Takedown, charging 455 defendants—including about 90 doctors and other licensed professionals—for alleged health care fraud and opioid schemes totaling over $6.5 billion in false claims with patient harm; the action spanned 56 federal districts and 45 states/territories, with unprecedented international cooperation. The effort leveraged advanced data analytics, led to thousands of provider suspensions and civil actions, and resulted in asset seizures of over $182 million, illustrating a whole-of-government approach to stop fraud before payments are made and to hold bad actors accountable across medical offices and corporate boards alike.

via Department of Justice (.gov)|

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