The Brief Dr. Oz claims to have identified 42 hospices in a four-block radius in Van Nuys, alleging they are part of a $3.5 billion fraud scheme. Oz alleges that Los Angeles County accounts for roughly 18% of the nation’s home health and hospice Medicare billing activity. What we don't know:We do not yet know the names of the "42 hospices" Dr. Oz claims to have specifically uncovered in his latest sweep. Dr. Oz maintained his stance, stating in his video, "In this four block area in Los Angeles, there are 42 hospices. February 3, 2026: House Republicans are scheduled to hold a hearing titled "Common Schemes, Real Harm" to examine Medicare fraud trends.