Medicaid Fraud Is Rampant — But There’s A Solution
Medicaid fraud is a significant issue in the U.S., particularly in Minnesota and California. The Trump administration has responded by withholding $1.3 billion in Medicaid payments and calling for a nationwide crackdown. The fraudulent activities have resulted in billions of taxpayer dollars being misappropriated, impacting vulnerable populations who rely on these services.
- ▪Medicaid fraud is particularly rampant in Minnesota and California.
- ▪The Trump administration is withholding $1.3 billion in Medicaid payments due to fraud concerns.
- ▪Fraudsters in Minnesota allegedly created fake healthcare companies and defrauded taxpayers by as much as $9 billion.
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Opinion Medicaid Fraud Is Rampant — But There’s A Solution OPINION (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) Deane Waldman Director, Center for Health Care May 20, 2026 10:32 AM ET May 20, 2026 10:32 AM ET Deane Waldman Director, Center for Health Care Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); As many times before, Medicaid fraud, particularly in Minnesota and California, dominates the domestic news cycle.
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