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Seven Arrested in $3.2M California Hospice Fraud Scheme

2/6/2026

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Seven individuals were arrested in California in a $3.2 million hospice fraud scheme linked to Compassionate Touch Hospice.
They face felony charges for enrolling patients without terminal diagnoses and submitting false Medi-Cal and Medicare bills.
Investigation was led by attorney general's office after a tip from the California Board of Registered Nursing.
Attorney General Rob Bonta said claims of widespread fraud are exaggerated and efforts to recover taxpayer dollars continue.

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Seven individuals were arrested in California in a $3.2 million hospice fraud scheme linked to Compassionate Touch Hospice.
They face felony charges for enrolling patients without terminal diagnoses and submitting false Medi-Cal and Medicare bills.
Investigation was led by attorney general's office after a tip from the California Board of Registered Nursing.
Attorney General Rob Bonta said claims of widespread fraud are exaggerated and efforts to recover taxpayer dollars continue.