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700 LA Hospice Providers Flagged for Fraud, Congress Acts

4/23/2026

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CBS News found over 700 of Los Angeles County’s 1,800 hospice providers flagged for fraud, sparking congressional scrutiny.
House lawmakers held a Tuesday hearing after the report, leading to Dr. Rajiv Bhuva’s Medicare billing ban.
Dr. Lynn Ianni testified that thieves stole her Medicare number and enrolled her in unnecessary hospice care.
Sheila Clark urged a victim-exit process and tighter licensure, while lawmakers warned stricter rules could endanger legitimate hospice services.

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CBS News found over 700 of Los Angeles County’s 1,800 hospice providers flagged for fraud, sparking congressional scrutiny.
House lawmakers held a Tuesday hearing after the report, leading to Dr. Rajiv Bhuva’s Medicare billing ban.
Dr. Lynn Ianni testified that thieves stole her Medicare number and enrolled her in unnecessary hospice care.
Sheila Clark urged a victim-exit process and tighter licensure, while lawmakers warned stricter rules could endanger legitimate hospice services.