DOJ Recoups $2.6 Billion from Home Health Fraud, Other Schemes in 2019

The 2019 fiscal year concluded with the Department of Justice (DOJ) bringing in $2.6 billion in recoveries involving health care fraud and false claims.

Home health-related fraud was a large part of these efforts. 

This marks the 10th consecutive year that the department’s civil health care fraud settlements and judgments have exceeded $2 billion. The recovery amount only includes federal losses.