READ: Dr. Oz puts all 50 governors on notice over billions lost to Medicaid fraud

CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz has sent urgent letters to all 50 governors demanding immediate action to combat Medicaid fraud by revalidating high-risk providers within 10 business days and submitting broader anti-fraud strategies within 30 days. The directive targets providers with lax enrollment standards and those operating without proper credentials, emphasizing federal pressure to address billions in annual losses.