Indian-origin attorney Mehek Cooke has alleged widespread fraud in Ohio's Medicaid system, claiming that some families, particularly within the Somali community, are running fake home health operations and billing the state for up to $250,000 a year without providing real care. Cooke described how the scheme works, with families allegedly billing for hours of care that are never delivered, and called for urgent audits in Ohio and other states. She emphasized the need to protect public funds and ensure Medicaid serves those who truly need it, such as the elderly and disabled. Cooke also addressed broader debates about American identity, asserting her own assimilation and rejecting any hierarchy based on heritage.