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El Gobierno de Trump acusa a 455 personas, incluidos médicos, de fraude sanitario por US$ 6.500 millones
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
Por Tami Luhby, CNN
En el más reciente esfuerzo del Gobierno de Trump por combatir el fraude, el Departamento de Justicia presentó el martes cargos contra 455 personas por su presunta participación en esquemas de fraude sanitario y abuso de opioides.
Los acusados, entre los que había 90 médic...
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Why this matters in The El Paso
El Paso residents should be aware that the nationwide healthcare fraud operation has a significant impact on the local community, with one of the largest schemes uncovered in Texas, totaling $906 million. This massive fraud not only drains taxpayer resources but also puts vulnerable patients at risk. The fact that 45 states and territories participated in the operation, including Texas, highlights the widespread nature of the problem. As the Trump administration continues to crack down on healthcare fraud, El Pasoans can expect increased scrutiny of local healthcare providers and potentially more prosecutions. The involvement of 90 medical professionals, including doctors, in the fraud schemes is particularly alarming, and it remains to be seen how this will affect the local medical community. The city's residents should be vigilant and demand accountability from their healthcare providers to ensure that they are receiving legitimate and necessary care.
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Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
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What is this story about? Por Tami Luhby, CNN
En el más reciente esfuerzo del Gobierno de Trump por combatir el fraude, el Departamento de Justicia presentó el martes cargos contra 455 personas por su presunta participación en esquemas de fraude sanitario y abuso de opioides.
Los acusados, entre los que había 90 médic...
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