Feds allege $2 billion in California healthcare fraud, 15 charged

Los Angeles Times - Oct 22, 2026

Federal authorities announced charges against 15 people, including six medical professionals, accusing them of healthcare fraud schemes worth $2 billion, including sham substance abuse treatment programs, unnecessary medical procedures and bogus hospice services.

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