Investigative Reporter

Though Arizona’s Medicaid agency says behavioral health fraud has stabilized since 2023, questionable sober living homes continue to recruit Native Americans. Lawmakers say systemic oversight failures remain unresolved, while legitimate providers contend the agency’s response is still hindering care for vulnerable patients.

Author Archives: Jasmine Demers

Medicaid fraud targeting Indigenous communities continues despite AHCCCS reforms

Arizona’s community health centers were built on Medicaid. Now they face uncertainty

Arizona has recovered just 5% of taxpayer dollars lost in $2.5 billion Medicaid fraud scheme