Planned Parenthood faces $1.8 billion Medicaid fraud verdict in appeals court case
A US appeals court is set to hear a Medicaid fraud case that could result in a $1.8 billion fine for Planned Parenthood, a major provider of abortion services, as opponents and supporters weigh in on the decision's impact on reproductive rights.
An appellate court is set to hear a Medicaid fraud case that could cost Planned Parenthood $1.8 billion in damages, a decision closely watched by supporters and opponents of abortion access due to the organization's significant role as an abortion provider. The case alleges that Planned Parenthood improperly billed the Medicaid program for services performed at its abortion facilities. The outcome of this high-stakes case will have implications for reproductive health and access to abortion services nationwide.
