The following states experienced the most Medicaid fraud investigations and convictions during fiscal year 2011. The following data was reported to the Office of Inspector General by the 50 State Medicaid Fraud Control Units.
Medicaid Fraud Investigations
(Including investigations for abuse and neglect)
1. Texas — 1,339
2. California — 1,314
3. Mississippi — 900
4. Indiana — 899
5. Washington — 834
6. Ohio — 715
7. Florida — 704
8. New York — 652
9. Massachusetts — 550
10. Michigan — 460
Medicaid Fraud Convictions
(Including abuse and neglect convictions)
1. California — 123
2. Texas — 118
3. Ohio — 116
4. New York — 89
5. Florida — 85
6. Louisiana — 76
7. Arizona — 62
8. Iowa — 45
9. Tennessee — 40
10. Pennsylvania — 38
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Medicaid Fraud Investigations
(Including investigations for abuse and neglect)
1. Texas — 1,339
2. California — 1,314
3. Mississippi — 900
4. Indiana — 899
5. Washington — 834
6. Ohio — 715
7. Florida — 704
8. New York — 652
9. Massachusetts — 550
10. Michigan — 460
Medicaid Fraud Convictions
(Including abuse and neglect convictions)
1. California — 123
2. Texas — 118
3. Ohio — 116
4. New York — 89
5. Florida — 85
6. Louisiana — 76
7. Arizona — 62
8. Iowa — 45
9. Tennessee — 40
10. Pennsylvania — 38
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