Rational Ground by Justin Hart

Dr. Oz Says 221 Hospice Providers Were Suspended in Los Angeles. How Did It Get This Bad?

Dr. Mehmet Oz highlighted that 221 hospice providers have been suspended in the Los Angeles area, underscoring an unprecedented scale of abuse. Federal and state officials, including the California Attorney General, announced arrests and a coordinated crackdown on the alleged fraud. The scandal follows a 2022 state auditor report that warned of weak licensing and oversight. The episode reveals how systemic gaps allowed Medicare funds to be siphoned before regulators intervened.