# Amir Bassiri

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## Timeline

- **2026-06-17**: DOJ Files Lawsuit — The Department of Justice sues New York, PPL, and state health officials, alleging fraud in a Medicaid-funded home healthcare program serving over 250,000 beneficiaries.
- **2026-06-17**: Vance Campaign Remarks — Vice President JD Vance speaks about the lawsuit at a Long Island event, saying fraudsters are 'taking advantage of American generosity.'
- **2026-02-25**: Dr. Mehmet Oz Interview — CMS Administrator Oz says home health aide programs are the number one job in some states and questions the necessity of services like balancing checkbooks when performed by family members, signaling upcoming enforcement.

## Recent coverage (1 stories, network-wide)

### DOJ Alleges $100M+ Medicaid Fraud in Suit Against New York and Contractor PPL
2026-07-12 09:21:44 · Sector: legal · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 7

The Justice Department’s False Claims Act complaint against New York and Public Partnerships LLC alleges a sham procurement process and hundreds of millions in excess Medicaid costs. The case tests the limits of federal enforcement power over state-administered programs and could redefine liability for state officials and contractors.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/doj-sues-new-york-ppl-medicaid-fraud-legal

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