# Fake Tests, Excessive Pills, and Pricey Skin Grafts: How Healthcare Fraud Works in America

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Podcast: [Epoch Reports](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-report-5157765)
Published: 2026-07-08T09:00:00+00:00
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