Trump admin uncovers 7,100% surge in Medicare skin substitute claims, says fraud crackdown blocked millions

The Trump administration revealed new figures that show a drastic 7,100% spike in Medicare claims for skin substitutes in just six years.
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The Trump administration revealed new figures that show a drastic 7,100% spike in Medicare claims for skin substitutes in just six years.
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