ICYMI: Op-Ed: Pennsylvania Leads the Nation in Fighting Medicaid Fraud

Press Release from the Department of Human Services: Published May 14, 2026

Excerpt below:

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (PA DHS) Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh this week detailed Pennsylvania’s commitment to stopping Medicaid fraud in an op-ed, highlighting the Commonwealth’s national leadership in stopping bad actors from siphoning taxpayer dollars.

Secretary Arkoosh’s op-ed details the myriad ways Pennsylvania monitors Medicaid and other public assistance programs in order to identify and stop fraud and misuse before it happens. She also explains how the dedicated staff at PA DHS operate a comprehensive fraud prevention system that preserves these critical resources for people who need them while helping to reclaim taxpayer funds.