Medicaid Fraud Enforcement in 2026: High-Risk Areas for Home Care, Behavioral Health and Skilled Nursing Providers

As described in a previous blog post, the 2026 DOJ Health Care Fraud Takedown reflects an increased enforcement focus on Medicaid. Because Medicaid dollars are both federal and state in origin, a single set of allegations can expose a provider to federal FCA liability, state false claims liability, MFCU investigation, state administrative remedies, and HHS-OIG oversight at once.... By: Bass, Berry & Sims PLC