Federal authorities announced “Operation Never Say Die” on April 2, 2026, arresting eight people, including three nurses and a psychologist, and charging seven others in Southern California schemes that allegedly defrauded Medicare and union health plans of more than $50 million.
Cases involved sham hospices billing for non-terminal patients, kickbacks, forged signatures, and personal spending on mortgages. Raids hit Anaheim, Covina, Glendale, Lakewood, and Idaho. FBI’s Akil Davis, U.S. Attorney’s Bill Essayli, and CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz spoke at the press conference, vowing more actions.
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