Valley Assemblywoman Discovers 197 Hospice Agencies Registered at Single LA Address
Assemblywoman Alexandra Macedo uncovered nearly 200 hospice agencies listed at one Van Nuys address. The discovery raised fresh questions about hospice licensing and oversight in California.
On-site inspection
Macedo, a Republican from Tulare, visited the Los Angeles property after records showed 197 hospice agencies registered there. She reported calling listed phone numbers. Many calls went unanswered, hung up, or reached disconnected lines.
She described the building as dilapidated. It lacked a wheelchair ramp and accessible parking. A rooftop area had strings of lights that suggested social use. The facade displayed a sign reading “Medical Plaza.” Macedo said she observed no patients, doctors, or nurses entering or leaving the site.
State audit and prior reporting
A 2020 Los Angeles Times investigation prompted a state audit. The audit, completed in 2022, cited weak regulatory controls that enabled large-scale fraud and abuse.
The audit reviewed complaints from January 2015 through August 2021. Investigators recorded roughly 2,100 complaints. Nearly 350 of those included fraud or abuse allegations. The report noted indicators of organized schemes in Los Angeles County to defraud Medicare and Medi-Cal hospice programs.
Licensing and enforcement concerns
The audit found the state sometimes approved licenses despite awareness of possible fraud. It also said complaints were not always investigated fully. Those findings prompted recommendations for emergency regulations to improve verification and oversight.
Lawmakers press the governor
Macedo and other Republican lawmakers urged Governor Gavin Newsom to adopt the State Auditor’s 2022 regulatory recommendations. Emergency regulations were due January 1, 2026, but had not been issued.
In a letter to the governor’s office, Macedo demanded action and transparency. She asked for rules to verify the identity and qualifications of hospice management personnel. She also questioned how the administration plans to stop fraud and protect vulnerable patients.
Administration response and past actions
The governor’s January press release highlighted the revocation of more than 280 licenses. Lawmakers said revocations alone do not address systemic problems.
What this means for patients and families
Macedo emphasized the stakes for terminal patients and their families. She called for stronger state oversight to ensure hospice care is delivered with dignity and proper oversight.
The case has drawn renewed attention to hospice regulation in Los Angeles and statewide. Filmogaz.com will continue monitoring developments.
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