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When Fake Appointments Block Real Emergencies

At a community clinic in Los Angeles, a group of people regularly used borrowed Medicaid information to book early online appointments, then resold the slots for $20–$60 each. One morning, an elderly immigrant man collapsed from chest pain in the waiting room. The ER was packed with names tied to fake or resold appointments, and it took staff extra time to confirm his identity. A nurse shook with frustration: “We barely have enough resources—now we’re slowed down by this black-market appointment system.” These loopholes aren’t just flaws in policy; they become profit schemes that delay real medical emergencies. #MedicaidChaos #AppointmentScam #ClinicCrisis #ImmigrantHealth