Murrill announced that since taking office, her office has indicted, arrested, or charged 95 individuals for programmatic offenses, including Medicaid fraud and abuse and neglect in residential facilities.
She has also secured 105 convictions and over $73 million in ordered restitution.
While not part of MFCU, the Attorney General has also secured the arrest of 37 recipients for fraudulently receiving Medicaid benefits.
As the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation investigates Medicaid recipient fraud for the LADOJ.
“I will not stop until the people’s money is returned and those who break the law face Louisiana justice. The men and women of Louisiana get up and go to work every single day to provide for their families. Their tax dollars are intended for those in need. Nothing is more offensive than those who manipulate the system for their own benefit,” Murrill said.
Louisiana Department of Health Secretary Bruce Greenstein added, “The Louisiana Department of Health remains dedicated to reducing fraud, waste, and abuse. Just this year, LDH’s Program Integrity Unit has reviewed over 4,200 complaints of provider and beneficiary fraud and, through its reviews, identified or recovered over $9 million in overpayments and penalties. We removed over 100 providers from the Medicaid program based on wrongful conduct and referred almost 375 cases to the Attorney General’s MFCU and Bureau of Investigation for full investigation and prosecution of providers and beneficiaries. We stand with the Attorney General’s vigilance against wrongful actors, and LDH remains committed to (stopping) money from going out the door, leaving more resources for those (who) truly need them.”
Matt Stafford, who currently leads the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, has been promoted to director of the new division, which underscores General Murrill’s commitment to strengthening Louisiana’s fight against Medicaid fraud and protecting taxpayers.
The arrests and the creation of the new division also reflect the growing national crackdown on Medicaid fraud by the Trump administration and Attorneys General across the country.
To support these efforts, Vice President J.D. Vance and CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz recently announced a “full-scale war on fraud” with the creation of the White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud.
The AG’s office stated that Louisiana remains a proud partner in these efforts and will continue aggressively pursuing those who steal taxpayer dollars and exploit programs intended to serve those most in need of assistance.