Nevada AG Under Fire Over Medicaid Fraud | Reno News

Nevada’s Attorney General Aaron Ford is under fire for prosecuting only 40% of Medicaid fraud referrals — a rate critics say is low — but his office actually accepts twice the national average, which hovers around 19%. The political heat comes as Governor Joe Lombardo’s campaign pushes the narrative, timed with a national crackdown on healthcare fraud. Ford’s team calls it a coordinated attack, noting the criticism surfaced after the governor received data from the Nevada Health Authority. Ford’s office, led by a veteran spokesperson, argues their high acceptance rate proves effectiveness, citing referrals from multiple sources beyond the state health authority. Proving fraud requires demonstrating intent and false claims — a complex, resource-heavy process. Looking ahead, they’re asking the Legislature for a 25% expansion of their fraud unit to better hold bad actors accountable, having already secured over $40 million in judgments — though collection remains tough. All this unfolds as Nevada pauses new hospice and home-health enrollments, aligning with federal actions, while the focus stays on protecting taxpayer dollars and ensuring quality care for those who need it. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/09ab4968be548789