Indianz.Com > News > Native America Calling: Substance abuse treatment remains elusive for hundreds of people after Arizona Medicaid fraud
All Episodes on Spotify | More Options
Native America Calling: Substance abuse treatment remains elusive for hundreds of people after Arizona Medicaid fraud
Thursday, November 21, 2024

Substance abuse treatment remains elusive for hundreds of people after Arizona Medicaid fraud
More than a year after Arizona cracked down on fake substance abuse treatment facilities following a $2.5 billion Medicaid fraud scam, hundreds of people can’t find adequate treatment.

The scam swept up thousands of Native Americans and sought reimbursement for care they never received. An investigative report by the Arizona Center for Investigative Reporting and ProPublica also discovered continued confusion over Medicaid reimbursements that threatens the viability of the legitimate facilities cleared by the state to continue.

Join Native America Calling to get an update on the aftermath of the Medicaid scam and the ongoing effort to help people needing behavioral health care.

Department of Health and Human Services
The Department of Health and Human Services includes the Indian Health Service and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Photo by Indianz.Com (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)

native america calling
Native America Calling
Listen to Native America Calling every weekday at 1pm Eastern.
Alternate Links: Native Voice One | NAC