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May 29 2026HEALTH

Behind the Billions: How Medicaid Autism Billing Became a Hotspot for Scams

Medicaid spending on autism therapies has ballooned in recent years, drawing attention not just for its growth but for the staggering gaps in oversight that allowed fraud to thrive. A federal audit found Colorado alone handed out $77. 8 million in questionable payments for Applied Behavior Analysis

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May 22 2026CRIME

Crackdown on Minnesota health care scams: Over $90 million in taxpayer funds misused

Across Minnesota, 15 individuals now face serious charges after allegedly diverting more than $90 million in public health care funds. Federal authorities say the fraud unfolded through multiple programs meant to support people with disabilities, children needing autism care, and families struggling

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