Trump administration admits error in New York health care fraud probe

President Donald Trump's administration has admitted to a major error in data used to justify a federal fraud probe into New York’s Medicaid program. Health analysts are now questioning the accuracy of other anti-fraud efforts nationwide, mostly in Democratic-led states. The Republican administration initially claimed 5 million New Yorkers used personal care services, but the real number was 450,000. A spokesperson for New York's Democratic governor says the initial claim by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services was "patently false.” The misrepresentation was among a few advocates say CMS made about New York's program. Analysts warn the Trump administration's approach could politicize a conversation that should focus on collaboration and effective solutions.