DOJ's Record-Setting 2026 National Health Care Fraud Takedown

DOJ announced a massive health care fraud takedown with 455 defendants, the largest ever. HHS Secretary RFK Jr. publicly exposed a $100B/year fraud racket in hospice and DME, adding a high-level political dimension and signaling a shift to prevention. The creation of a new National Fraud Enforcement Division and data fusion center indicates a structural shift toward AI-driven enforcement. Major policy and precedent value.