Source: Fox News
Summary
Sheila Clark, CEO of the California Hospice and Palliative Care Association, testified before the House Ways and Means Committee that hospice fraud is widespread in California, with some providers operating in name only. Clark stated that regulatory failures have led to a surge in fraudulent hospice and home healthcare providers, hurting patients and taxpayers. Dr. Lynn Ianni, a licensed psychotherapist, shared her personal experience of being falsely enrolled in hospice care and denied access to her Medicare benefits. Republican lawmakers have called for investigations into Medicare fraud, and the Trump administration has increased efforts to combat healthcare fraud.
Our Reading
As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Sheila Clark walks into a hearing room, pointing out the obvious: hospice fraud is flourishing in California. She questions how regulators can miss it. Dr. Lynn Ianni shares her terrifying experience of being falsely enrolled in hospice care. Lawmakers call for investigations, and the Trump administration cracks down on healthcare fraud. Governor Gavin Newsom’s office pushes back, saying the state has no role in Medicare billing. The scene feels familiar, like a well-rehearsed play.
Perhaps the most striking aspect is how easily the performance can be repeated, with different players and the same script.
Author: Evan Null
