Statement by Phillip C. Parrish, Candidate for Governor of Minnesota 2026
As a proud Minnesotan and your candidate for Governor in 2026, I, Phillip C. Parrish, am alarmed by the rampant fraud undermining our healthcare system, as boldly exposed by Dr. Oz. His revelations—quarter million citizens fraudulently enrolled, millions misspent on non-medical perks, and billions lost to systemic abuses—are a wake-up call. Here in Minnesota, we’ve seen this firsthand, with fraudsters siphoning off millions through schemes like the $15 million Golden Victory Medical billing scam and the Evergreen Recovery kickback fraud. These betrayals rob our communities of resources meant for patient care.
I stand firmly with Dr. Oz in demanding a reckoning. As Governor, I will lead the charge to protect Minnesota’s $20 billion Medicaid program by:
• Bolstering the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit with cutting-edge tools and expanded authority to root out fraud.
• Implementing real-time fraud detection systems, inspired by the CMS war room, to stop abuses before they drain our coffers.
• Conducting rigorous audits to ensure every dollar goes to healthcare, not mansions or kickbacks.
• Safeguarding vulnerable populations, like our seniors and dual eligibles, from exploitation.
Minnesota deserves a healthcare system that prioritizes integrity and accountability. I pledge to deliver a transparent, fraud-free future, ensuring our resources heal, not harm, our state. Together, we’ll build a stronger, healthier Minnesota.