The DOJ’s National Fraud Enforcement Division announced on April 30, 2026, the formation of the West Coast Health Care Fraud Strike Force, a multi-district enforcement initiative spanning Arizona, Nevada and the Northern District of California. Announced by Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald, the new Strike Force signals a significant escalation of federal healthcare fraud enforcement in the broader West Coast region and warrants close attention from healthcare providers, technology companies and other industry participants operating in the area.

Read on to learn more about the Strike Force and what industry participants should do to prepare.