LA hospice fraud involves approximately 1,800 providers in the county

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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