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California Suspends 221 Providers in Hospice Fraud Crackdown

4/2/2026

Summary

Story summary

The crackdown on hospice fraud in California intensified, with 221 healthcare providers suspended in Los Angeles, up 215% week over week.
Amelou Gill and Gladwin Gill were arrested for defrauding Medicare of $7 million through St. Francis Palliative Care.
Vice President JD Vance's anti-fraud task force leads these suspensions and expects more.
Dr. Fariba Javaherian, linked to 63 hospice facilities and accused of billing over $35 million, had her Medicare license revoked.

History

Historical Context

The Medicare Fraud Prevention Act of 2009 aimed to reduce healthcare fraud, which costs Medicare about $60 billion annually. Following a 2011 crackdown that charged 111 defendants, California's recent suspension of 221 providers reflects ongoing efforts to safeguard taxpayer funds. Vice President JD Vance's task force continues this commitment, potentially reshaping future healthcare regulations and oversight.

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Story summary

The crackdown on hospice fraud in California intensified, with 221 healthcare providers suspended in Los Angeles, up 215% week over week.
Amelou Gill and Gladwin Gill were arrested for defrauding Medicare of $7 million through St. Francis Palliative Care.
Vice President JD Vance's anti-fraud task force leads these suspensions and expects more.
Dr. Fariba Javaherian, linked to 63 hospice facilities and accused of billing over $35 million, had her Medicare license revoked.

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