Washington, D.C. — The Trump administration is expanding its nationwide Medicaid fraud crackdown to Florida, opening a new probe into the state’s healthcare system, according to federal officials.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz said Florida has become a “hotspot for health care fraud,” citing concerns over durable medical equipment schemes and broader systemic abuse. In a letter to state leaders, federal officials requested details on how Florida detects and prevents fraud, part of a wider effort that has also targeted states including New York, Minnesota, Maine, and California.
Florida officials signaled cooperation with the investigation. State Attorney General James Uthmeier said the system has been “overwhelmed” by fraud, while Gov. Ron DeSantis’s office pledged to work with federal authorities to address the issue.
The crackdown aligns with President Trump’s broader push to reduce government waste, including a new task force led by Vice President JD Vance. Critics, however, argue the administration is overstating fraud concerns to justify funding cuts, pointing to a recent halt of $259 million in Medicaid funding to Minnesota.
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