U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Inspector General
Coverage of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Inspector General in the Nexus archive.
- Trump administration suspends funding for New York’s Medicaid fraud unit
The Trump administration suspended federal funding for New York’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, citing insufficient criminal indictments and convictions. The suspension, effective until Sept. 30, follows claims that the unit prioritized complex cases over smaller fraud schemes, leading to lower conviction rates compared to similar states. New York’s attorney general disputes the allegations, vowing to challenge the decision.
- Trump administration suspends funding for New York's Medicaid fraud unit
The Trump administration suspended federal funding for New York's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, citing insufficient criminal indictments. New York's attorney general disputed the claims and pledged to challenge the freeze.
- Trump administration suspends funding for New York's Medicaid fraud unit
The Trump administration suspended federal funding for New York's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, citing insufficient criminal indictments and convictions. New York officials dispute the claims, arguing the unit prioritizes complex fraud cases and has recovered significant funds for Medicaid.