Fraudulent hospice providers enrich criminals while draining hardworking American families of their hard-earned money.
Working alongside the @VP 's White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud, we’re cracking down on the fraudsters exploiting federal programs and ripping off American taxpayers.
Saving American taxpayer dollars.
Rooting out healthcare fraud.
Holding bad actors accountable.
The @VP ’s White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud is working day and night to strengthen our systems and protect American families.
Proud to stand with the @VP ’s White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud as we leave no stone unturned.
American families’ hard-earned money will be saved and fraudsters will be held accountable.
Here at CMS, integrity isn’t optional—and neither are the actions we just took to stop fraudsters from stealing taxpayer dollars and hurting innocent people.
Medicaid is the single largest insurer for substance use disorder treatment. Stopping the proliferation of addiction protects the program.
We are not tolerating drug dealers or drug traffickers under this Administration. Here’s what I saw in LA last week.
Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible moms across our nation. Thank you for your endless love and sacrifices that help keep our families healthy and strong.
Doctors didn’t go to medical school to be buried in paperwork—and patients shouldn’t wait because of it. We’re modernizing prior authorization: faster decisions, less red tape, more time for care.
The 1980s called—we’re sending the fax back.
Check out the link in my bio for the latest on our reform efforts, with more to come!
Today, CMS notified Governor Walz and the state of Minnesota that we are deferring an additional $91 million in federal Medicaid funding.
This follows a pattern we can’t ignore. From the “Learing Center” scandal to the recent DOJ action involving childcare centers, Minnesota’s Medicaid program has shown serious vulnerabilities to fraud. These are not isolated breakdowns—they point to systemic issues that must be addressed.
Here’s the reality: the federal government funds roughly half of Medicaid. That gives CMS both the authority and the responsibility to ensure those dollars are spent legally and appropriately. When they’re not, we act.
Earlier this year, after auditing Q4 FY2025 billing, we deferred over $250 million.
Of the $91 million deferred:
• $76 million is tied to 14 service categories highly vulnerable to fraud
• $14 million involves program integrity concerns, including payments for ineligible individuals
We’re giving Governor Walz as much support as we can to turn this around. However, we cannot and will not pay bad bills so we’re asking for more information from Minnesota to verify these bills.
CMS will continue using every tool available to protect Medicaid’s integrity—because this program must serve the most vulnerable Americans, while honoring the trust of taxpayers.
More updates to come.
As always, I’m grateful to @VP ’s leadership as CMS plays its part in the whole-of-government effort to root out fraud.
@u.s.fda and @cmsgov each play a critical role in getting new medical devices to patients, and they work most effectively when aligned sooner in that process. The RAPID coverage pathway brings our two agencies together earlier, cutting red tape for innovators, and helping beneficiaries access new, life-changing health technology faster.
Go to the link in my bio to learn more.
CMS announced a new voluntary pledge for hospitals to serve healthier, less processed meals that support faster recovery and long-term health. We’re calling on hospitals nationwide to step up and join the movement – because good nutrition means good care.
Hospitals will be able to sign the pledge virtually starting next week.
