On April 30, 2026, the newly constituted National Fraud Enforcement Division (NFED) of the U.S. Department of Justice announced the formation of a West Coast Health Care Fraud Strike Force. This new Strike Force combines the resources of DOJ’s Health Care Fraud Unit (which was recently placed under operational control of NFED, as discussed below) and the U.S. Attorney’s Offices (USAOs) for the Districts of Arizona, Nevada, and the Northern District of California.
Recent Updates
- Comment Period Closes on California OHCA’s Proposed Emergency Regulations Expanding Private Equity, Hedge Fund, and MSO Reporting in Health Care Transactions
- DOJ Revises Justice Manual on Non-Binding Guidance and Qui Tam Dismissals: Practical Considerations
- Additional SBA Crackdown on Pandemic-Era Fraud Leads to Program and Loan Suspensions, Possible FCA Enforcement
- Federal Regulatory Views on Cybersecurity and AI Amidst a Growing Threat Landscape
- Remote Monitoring Services Under the 2027 PFS Proposed Rule: Epstein Becker Green Submits Comments to CMS