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Medicare Revokes Doctor's Access Over $71M Billing Fraud

4/10/2026

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Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services revoked Dr. Rajiv Bhuva's Medicare access amid misconduct tied to $71 million in hospice billing.
CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz warned providers about fraud and accountability.
Bhuva was associated with about 2,800 patients across 126 hospices in California.
California Governor Gavin Newsom acknowledged action but criticized the Trump Administration for pardoning fraudsters.
CMS will monitor billing patterns and may impose further penalties if necessary.

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Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services revoked Dr. Rajiv Bhuva's Medicare access amid misconduct tied to $71 million in hospice billing.
CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz warned providers about fraud and accountability.
Bhuva was associated with about 2,800 patients across 126 hospices in California.
California Governor Gavin Newsom acknowledged action but criticized the Trump Administration for pardoning fraudsters.
CMS will monitor billing patterns and may impose further penalties if necessary.