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Los Angeles Hospice Fraud: $105 Million Overbilled, Licenses Halted
3/11/2026
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Story summary
- A CBS News investigation revealed widespread fraud in Los Angeles County's hospice industry.
- The number of licensed hospices rose from 109 in 2010 to 1,841 in 2021.
- More than 700 agencies showed flags for fraud, despite state crackdowns and the revocation of over 280 licenses.
- Auditors estimated that LA County hospices overbilled Medicare by $105 million in one year.
- California's Department of Public Health halted new hospice licenses until 2027.
