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The Trump administration targets Florida as a Medicaid fraud hotspot, demanding swift action and pausing Medicare enrollments to curb billing abuses.
The Trump administration has designated Florida a "hotspot" in its nationwide Medicaid fraud crackdown, demanding detailed information from state officials on fraud prevention and oversight.
This marks the fifth state targeted this year, following actions in New York, Minnesota, Maine, and California, as part of a broader federal initiative launched after President Trump’s executive order creating an anti-fraud task force led by Vice President JD Vance.
CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz cited longstanding fraud issues in Florida’s Medicaid and Medicare programs and gave state leaders 30 days to respond to a list of questions.
The administration is also pausing new Medicare enrollments for durable medical equipment suppliers for six months to combat billing abuses.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier acknowledged the problem and pledged cooperation, while some Democratic leaders have criticized the effort as politically motivated.
La administración Trump apunta a Florida como un punto caliente de fraude de Medicaid, exigiendo una acción rápida y deteniendo las inscripciones a Medicare para frenar los abusos de facturación.