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California and the federal government battle over hospice fraud, as victims lose coverage and care

Many California residents have fallen victim to hospice fraud, a widespread issue that exploits weak state and federal oversight and has generated millions in fraudulent claims to Medicare

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What happened California and the federal government battle over hospice fraud, as victims lose coverage and care.
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Left / center-leftCalifornia and the federal government battle over hospice fraud, as victims lose coverage and care

The Independent · Center-left · News report

CenterCalifornia and the federal government battle over hospice fraud, as victims lose coverage and care

Washington's Top News (WTOP) · Center · News report

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The IndependentNews report · Aug 27, 4:03 AM

California and the federal government battle over hospice fraud, as victims lose coverage and care

Many California residents have fallen victim to hospice fraud, a widespread issue that exploits weak state and federal oversight and has generated millions in fraudulent claims to Medicare

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Washington's Top News (WTOP)News report · Aug 27, 4:03 AM

California and the federal government battle over hospice fraud, as victims lose coverage and care

LOS ANGELES (AP) — At 71 and a few years into retirement, Linda Henry felt like she was in good health, and only went to her doctor in Southern California for the occasional checkup. So it...

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Aug 27, 4:03 AM: The Independent joined the source map.

Aug 27, 4:03 AM: Washington's Top News (WTOP) joined the source map.

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