# Fraudulent Claims Targeting Medicare and Medi-Cal

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Podcast: [Irvine News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/irvine-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7571856)
Published: 2026-06-23T23:12:50+00:00
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## Resource

Federal agents pulled off a massive Southern California bust targeting healthcare fraud, arresting seven people accused of bilking Medi-Cal and Medicare for millions—some schemes racking up nearly $270 million in fake claims for unnecessary drugs, dead patients, and forged prescriptions. Doctors allegedly prescribed controlled substances to each other, psychiatrists faked reports for workers’ comp, and others submitted bogus hospice bills—all while exploiting taxpayer-funded programs and putting patients at risk. This is just one piece of a nationwide crackdown exposing a dangerous web of deception. 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/3808dd1503717df7

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