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Washington, DC USA July 29, 2024: Exterior of the U.S. Department of Justice building in downtown Washington, DC

DOJ Doubles Down on Healthcare Fraud Enforcement with New West Coast Strike Force

The Department of Justice’s new “West Coast” strike force targets Arizona, Nevada and Northern California — regions flagged for rising Medicaid, hospice and tech-enabled fraud risks. Legal experts say the effort signals a broader shift toward data-driven enforcement, as regulators ramp up their scrutiny of telehealth companies and billing automation software.