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Benesch’s Real Estate Practice Group welcomed clients, colleagues and industry leaders to our annual ICSC reception in Las Vegas on Monday. The evening was filled with meaningful conversations, valuable connections and the opportunity to strengthen relationships across the commercial real estate community. Thank you to everyone who joined us! We always value time spent connecting with our network.

A clear message from HHS OIG: step up enforcement or face consequences.

Benesch Healthcare Vice Chair Mark J. Silberman, State Attorneys General Investigations & Enforcement Chair Kevin B. Frankel, Partner Shaneeda Jaffer and Of Counsel Zachary Cobb break down how heightened federal oversight of state Medicaid Fraud Control Units could drive more aggressive investigations, prosecutions and funding risks. They share practical insights and how this warning to state Medicaid Fraud Control Units signals future enforcement trends.

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HHS OIG Sends A Strong Warning To State Medicaid Fraud Control Units: Signals Aggressive Federal Oversight Of State Medicaid Fraud Enforcement | Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP On May 13, 2026, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (“HHS OIG”) sent a letter to the Attorneys General of every state warning that the federal government will impose strict compliance requirements on the state’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (“MFCU”)...

We were pleased to sponsor last week's Smart Business Cleveland Dealmakers Conference. Corporate Partner Mitch Gecht and JPMorgan Private Bank Executive Director David Allen moderated the panel, “Preparing for Liquidity—and What Comes After.”

The discussion focused on how business owners can prepare for liquidity events while also planning for what comes next, including aligning personal and financial goals before a transaction and navigating reinvestment, wealth management and long-term strategy after closing. Panelists included Sean Kennedy, President of TRG; Michael Moran, CEO & Managing Partner of Walnut Ridge Family Office; and William Tobin, Principal at Trivest Partners, who shared perspectives on investment strategy and post-deal planning.

Breaking: Medicaid Under the Microscope - How HHS OIG's Threat to Medicaid Control Fraud Units is Really a Threat to Providers

HHS OIG's May 13 letters to the attorneys general of every state Medicaid Fraud Control Units (MFCUs) squarely under a new microscope, signaling that federal officials are prepared to use funding cuts, special conditions, and even loss of recertification to push states into pursuing more aggressive Medicaid fraud enforcement. Join Benesch partners Mark J. Silberman and Kevin Frankel for a webinar on Monday unpacking what these letters mean for healthcare providers, plans and other organizations that participate in Medicaid programs, including the practical implications for upcoming investigations, enforcement actions and how providers can mitigate their risk.

The program will cover:

- What the HHS OIG letters say and how they fit into the administration's broader anti-fraud agenda
- How state AG offices and MFCUs are likely to react
- The types of investigations, audits and enforcement actions healthcare entities should anticipate; and concrete steps to shore up compliance programs before problems arise

The session will conclude with a live Q&A, giving attendees the opportunity to pose specific questions about their organizations' risk profiles and to hear directly from two trial tested former prosecutors who now defend and guide healthcare clients through this evolving enforcement landscape.

To register please email Julie Gurney at [email protected].