87-year-old doctor’s Medicare number tied to $600 million fraud

Los Angeles County is facing scrutiny over alleged widespread hospice fraud, with federal audits estimating taxpayer losses at $3.5 billion. Lawmakers are calling for stronger oversight as investigations reveal that home healthcare agencies linked to Dr. Gilbert Faustina, who reportedly has not practiced in years, billed Medicare nearly $600 million from 2021 to 2024. Faustina denies involvement, stating he does not know the agencies using his Medicare number, despite records connecting him to multiple hospice providers.

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