Last mentioned: Mar 22, 2026
New Federal Rules
Anticipated release of stricter physical site and ownership disclosure requirements for Medicare providers.
Regulatory Response
California health officials and lawmakers call for a review of licensing and advertising standards for pregnancy centers.
Report Published
The investigation is published, detailing the medical risks and psychological tactics used by CPCs.
Van Nuys Building Exposure
Reports surface detailing the 89 hospices registered to a single Van Nuys address.
Investigation Launch
San Diego Union-Tribune and Daily Local begin a joint multi-month investigation into CPC clinical practices.
Initial Reports
First reports of medical emergencies linked to missed diagnoses at San Diego-area CPCs surface.
CMS Audit Expansion
Federal regulators expand audits of hospice providers in high-risk geographic areas.
California Moratorium
State officials implement a moratorium on new hospice licenses due to fraud concerns.
A major investigation by the San Diego Union-Tribune and Daily Local exposes the medical risks of Crisis Pregnancy Centers (CPCs), highlighting how non-medical staff performing ultrasounds lead to life-threatening missed diagnoses. The report details a pattern of using emotional comfort to attract patients before employing shame-based tactics to delay or prevent medical care.
Federal and state investigators have identified a single commercial building in Van Nuys, California, housing 89 registered hospice providers, sparking a national debate over regulatory loopholes. The discovery highlights systemic vulnerabilities in healthcare licensing and the growing role of data-driven enforcement in combating Medicare fraud.