DOGE’s Medicaid data experiment adds a new player to healthcare fraud enforcement: the public
DOGE’s Medicaid data experiment adds a new player to healthcare fraud enforcement: the public  
Podcast: The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
Published On: Wed Apr 08 2026
Description: By releasing a sweeping Medicaid claims dataset, DOGE is testing whether broader public analysis can complement government fraud investigations. The move raises questions about accuracy, accountability and whether this approach is scalable or sustainable. I'll walk through the pros and cons with John Barry, senior counsel at Epstein Becker Green.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.