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HHS withholds $867 million in Medicaid payments to California as part of 'crackdown on fraud'

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HHS withholds $867 million in Medicaid payments to California as part of 'crackdown on fraud' Los Angeles Times

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Category: local · Published: July 21, 2026 · Source: Los Angeles Times · Reading time: 1 min

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HHS withholds $867 million in Medicaid payments to California as part of 'crackdown on fraud'

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