Los Angeles County is facing significant hospice fraud issues, with around 1,800 licensed providers—six times the national average for its elderly population. A recent investigation revealed that many of these hospices show red flags for fraud, including excessive clustering and prolonged service durations. Despite ongoing oversight efforts and a moratorium on new licenses, over 742 hospices are still operating under questionable conditions, raising concerns for vulnerable patients and costing taxpayers millions.
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