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Feds Freeze NY Medicaid Fraud Funding | Charlotte News
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Federal funding for New York’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit is frozen until at least September 30th after an Inspector General’s letter criticized the state for insufficient criminal indictments — a move that’s part of a broader, politically charged crackdown on healthcare fraud targeting Democratic-led states. New York’s AG Letitia James fiercely defends her office, highlighting over $627 million recovered and national recognition for fighting fraud, while accusing the feds of politicizing the issue and ignoring the unit’s focus on high-impact, complex cases. Critics call the funding freeze a distraction and question its logic, especially after previous federal errors fueled the probe.
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