Dr. Oz Says He’s Eyeing Florida in Medicaid Fraud Crackdown

The office of Gov. Ron DeSantis stated that the state will work with the federal Medicare agency.

Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Mehmet Oz speaks during an event in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on Oct. 16, 2025. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images

The head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administration (CMS) confirmed this week that his office is eyeing Florida for instances of potential health care fraud.

Dr. Mehmet Oz, also known as Dr. Oz, wrote on Tuesday on X that what he saw in Florida “around durable medical equipment fraud was horrifying” and indicated that Florida and Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis are “next up” in his fraud investigation.