The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced the results of its 2025 National Health Care Fraud Takedown, marking the largest health care fraud enforcement action in American history. The wide-ranging sweep resulted in charges against 324 individuals for their alleged participation in fraudulent schemes that targeted federal healthcare programs and involved more than $14.6 billion in intended losses.
According to federal officials, the cases uncovered a variety of fraudulent behaviors including billing for medically unnecessary procedures, kickbacks, false prescriptions, and exploiting telemedicine technologies for personal gain. Those charged include medical professionals, corporate executives, and individuals engaged in large-scale criminal enterprises that manipulated programs such as Medicare and Medicaid.
The DOJ stated that the operation is part of its continued commitment to combatting health care fraud and protecting the integrity of public health insurance systems. “This historic enforcement action reflects our unwavering efforts to root out fraud that exploits vulnerable patients and defrauds the public,” said a DOJ spokesperson.
The takedown was the result of coordinated efforts across dozens of federal, state, and local law enforcement partners, including the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and numerous U.S. Attorneys’ offices nationwide.
In addition to criminal charges, the DOJ reports that significant assets are being recovered and that enforcement activities will continue as part of ongoing investigations. Authorities emphasized that much of the fraudulent activity focused on emerging areas of healthcare delivery, including telemedicine and durable medical equipment services — areas that gained prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic and have remained substantial.
The DOJ reaffirmed its stance on aggressively pursuing health care fraud and protecting taxpayer funds, signaling continued vigilance in addressing the evolving landscape of healthcare-related crimes.
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