Federal and state officials highlight Medicaid fraud in Philadelphia

President Trump's administration has made it a priority to combat Medicaid billing fraud nationwide. In Philly, one case cited was an agency that billed $225,000 for services by a deceased aide.

The Justice Department on Tuesday charged 19 defendants in alleged Philadelphia-area schemes that generated more than $4 million in fraudulent Medicare and Medicaid claims, while expanding its Northeast Health Care Fraud Strike Force into the city. The defendants include home health aides, Medicaid recipients, and owne

The DOJ announced that it is expanding its Northeast Health Care Fraud Strike Force to Philadelphia as federal and state authorities target alleged Medicare and Medicaid fraud.

The Department of Justice expanded its Northeast Health Care Fraud Strike Force to Philadelphia, charging 19 defendants in alleged Medicare and Medicaid schemes.