Trump freezes new Medicare enrollments for hospice and home health agencies
The move is related to efforts by Vice President JD Vance’s anti-fraud task force, set up by President Trump to crack down on potential misuse of public funds.
Vance issues Medicaid fraud ultimatum
- US halting Medicare enrollments for new home healthcare and hospice providers USA Today —
- Vance-led task force cuts off $1.4B from home health, hospice providers suspected of fraud Fox News —
- Vice President JD Vance is planning to deliver an ultimatum to all 50 states: fully comply with antifraud statutes or run the risk of losing federal Medicaid funding Wall Street Journal —
- JD Vance issues ultimatum to 50 states: Crack down on fraud or Trump admin will cut Medicaid funding NY Post —
- Vance’s fraud task force pauses new Medicare enrollments for home healthcare and hospice services Washington Examiner —