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Dr. Oz Blows the Whistle on America’s $100 BILLION Healthcare Fraud Epidemic Live on CNBC

The CMS Administrator pulled back the curtain on a sprawling fraud operation he says is costing taxpayers roughly $100 billion a year.

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Sep 08, 2026
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This was an incredible segment.

Before ending his interview with CNBC Squawk Box this morning, CMS Administrator Dr. Oz took a moment to sound the alarm on America’s $100 BILLION healthcare fraud epidemic.

And then he dropped a line that really says it all:

“They’re not just stealing your money, they’re stealing your health.”

Every CNBC viewer heard it loud and clear.

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Dr. Oz was responding to CNBC’s Becky Quick, who asked him what his biggest goal was for the year.

He went straight after one of the biggest problems facing Medicare and Medicaid.

DR. OZ: “Can I touch on one last thing before I leave you?”

QUICK: “Yeah, I was going to ask what your biggest goal is for this year?”

DR. OZ: “We have got to deal with the fraud issues, and here’s why.”

“They’re not just stealing you…

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