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Three's a Charm: Ohio Medicaid Fraud Scheme Explodes Into the Open
1. Massive Spending With Little Oversight Ohio reportedly spent about $1 billion in 2024 on home healthcare services. Services occur inside private homes, making verification of work extremely difficult. 2. Questionable Services Being Funded Payments are allegedly made for vague or low-skill activities like: “companionship” “conversation” basic chores (cleaning, cooking) Workers do not need healthcare credentials. 3. Family Members Paid as Caregivers Many caregivers are relatives of the patient. Example: Someone being paid to care for (or simply spend time with) their…
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