# Hawaiʻi Medicaid Fraud Under Fire

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Podcast: [Honolulu News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/honolulu-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7567443)
Published: 2026-06-16T19:04:01+00:00
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Hawaiʻi’s Medicaid fraud unit is under fire after federal officials revoked its certification, slashing nearly three million dollars in annual funding. While state leaders tout fourteen million in settlements, thirteen million came from a single, decade-old case — raising serious doubts about the unit’s real impact. With no recent convictions and lagging behind other states, critics question its effectiveness. The unit’s director defends their work, citing challenges in prosecuting fraud locally, but the loss of federal support forces Hawaiʻi to urgently overhaul its strategy or risk losing critical resources. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/84d036c5ca614502

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