DOJ Announces Historic $6.5 Billion Health Care Fraud Crackdown

Written by David E. Smith

The U.S. Department of Justice announced the 2026 National Health Care Fraud Takedown — the largest coordinated health care fraud enforcement action in U.S. history — charging 455 defendants across 45 states and territories in alleged schemes totaling more than $6.5 billion in false claims.

Led by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, the sweeping operation involved the FBI, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and 50 state Medicaid Fraud Control Units.… Continue Reading

Worker Classification, Amendment 1 and the Biden Administration Rule Change to the Fair Labor Standards Act Administration

Written by John Lopez

This article continues addressing a ballot measure that Illinois voters must vote on this election cycle.
We urge voters to reject Amendment 1, a constitutional amendment that
would elevate collective bargaining rights in the Illinois Constitution,
allowing government union contracts to override state law.

“What if I told you there was a way you could earn real money without being scammed and without a tie…I’m talking about the gig economy…ride shares, food delivery…”

— Johnny Lawrence learning about the gig economy, Cobra Kai, “Downward Spiral”, Sony Pictures Television Studios, Netflix, 9/9/22

As shared recently on Illinois Family Action, the forced unionization of 1099 independent contractors is the hidden agenda now openly public for the proponent of Amendment 1.… Continue Reading