The Trump administration, alongside Dr. Mehmet Oz, has reportedly suspended nearly 800 hospice providers across California as part of a major crackdown targeting alleged fraud involving taxpayer-funded healthcare programs.
According to statements shared online, the suspended providers collectively received roughly $1.4 billion in government healthcare payments, raising concerns about abuse within the system.
Officials involved in the effort claimed that fewer than 20 providers have formally challenged the suspensions so far, something supporters argue could point to serious issues surrounding the legitimacy of many operations.
The announcement quickly sparked political reactions online, with critics accusing California leadership of failing to properly monitor healthcare funding and prevent large-scale abuse of taxpayer money.
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The move is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to target alleged fraud, waste and misuse connected to Medicare, Medicaid and other federally funded healthcare programs.
Authorities have not yet released complete details regarding possible criminal investigations, future penalties or whether additional healthcare providers could face similar action moving forward.
🚨 JUST IN: Dr. Oz and the Trump admin have officially SUSPENDED 800 hospice providers in California that charged $1.4 billion in taxpayer funds
And guess what? “Less than 20 have COMPLAINED back!”
“It’s CRICKETS out there.”
Gavin Newsom is complicit! pic.twitter.com/DuSrbdN8nB
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) May 13, 2026
