# California and federal government battle over hospice fraud as victims lose coverage and care

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- The Associated Press, 2026-08-27 12:00 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://bit.ly/4y5TgUJ

> Many California residents have been victimized by widespread hospice fraud that exploits weak state and federal oversight and has produced millions of dollars in fraudulent Medicare claims. Victims are losing coverage and care.