Dr. Oz Admits Major Mistake in Medicaid Fraud Probe
Dr. Mehmet Oz, in his capacity as Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, mistakenly announced a fraud probe into New York’s Medicaid program based on inaccurate utilization statistics. He claimed nearly three-quarters of New York’s Medicaid enrollees were receiving personal care services, a figure later corrected to 6-7 percent by CMS. This error has raised questions about the accuracy of other fraud investigations targeting Democrat-led states, and New York officials have criticized the “slapdash” approach to verifying information. Despite the misstep, CMS is continuing its investigation into New York’s Medicaid program, citing concerns about higher spending per beneficiary and significant personal care spending.
John Q. Hosedrinker