Category: Health Care

January 27, 2026

National Health Care Fraud Takedown Explained: Charges, Penalties, and Defense Options

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced a historic National Health Care Fraud Takedown on June 30, 2025. This unprecedented federal enforcement operation resulted in 324 defendants charged in connection with health care fraud schemes affecting Medicare, Medicaid, and Medicare Advantage programs, with alleged losses exceeding $14.6 billion.