National Health Care Fraud Takedown Results in 455 Defendants Charged in Connection with Over $6.5 Billion in Alleged Fraud

455 defendants, including 90 medical professionals, were charged with health care fraud exceeding $6.5 billion. The charges involve false claims and opioid abuse schemes. This action marks the largest health care fraud takedown in history.

• •455 defendants charged, including 90 doctors.
• •Over $6.5 billion in alleged health care fraud.
• •Largest health care fraud takedown in history.
• •Involves unprecedented cooperation across 45 states.
• •This type of enforcement action typically aims to deter future fraud.

The enforcement actions will impact thousands of health care providers and aim to recover billions in fraudulent claims. It reflects a coordinated effort to address systemic fraud in the health care system.