Dr. Oz trusts Gov. DeWine’s handling of Medicaid, as other Republicans express fraud concerns

By: Morgan Trau

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: May 28, 2026

Words: 724

Last Updated: 1 month, 4 weeks ago

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Federal Medicaid chief Dr. Mehmet Oz is supporting Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine after other state leaders accused him of allowing rampant fraud. The allegations of a widespread issue are currently unproven.

Ohio’s home healthcare program allows those who are aging, sick, or living with disabilities to stay in their homes while getting assistance paid for by the state.

It’s a service Medicaid offers, and one that DeWine has stood behind.

“You keep people in their …

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