Maricopa County's new sheriff; sober living crisis latest | Newsmaker
FOX 10's Ellen McNamara is in for John Hook this week as she talks with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office's new leader, Russ Skinner. He took over as former sheriff Paul Penzone left his post recently. In the second segment, we're talking with Reva Stewart, an advocate for Native Americans seeking sober living as the state found widespread Medicaid fraud. She helps them get into reputable homes that won't exploit those seeking help.
Sober Living: Arizona state lawmakers looking at new laws to address oversight
Two bills in the Arizona State Senate aim to address the lack of oversight within the state’s sober living system.
Sober Living: AZ lawmakers looking at new laws
We have reported, on numerous occasions, a scheme that keeps victims in unlicensed sober living homes without providing any real services, only to profit off the state’s Medicaid agency. Now, two bills in the Arizona State Senate aim to address the lack of oversight within the state’s sober living system. FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum reports.
Arizona legislation to better regulate rehab programs targeted by Medicaid scams is moving forward
A Navajo state senator said Friday she’s hoping for final approval of her bill to tighten regulations for rehab facilities amid widespread fraud that has bilked hundreds of millions in Arizona Medicaid dollars and scammed hundreds of Native Americans seeking help for addictions.
Sober Living Crisis: Lawsuit filed against Arizona state agencies
A civil lawsuit has been filed in connection with Arizona's sober living crisis. This comes after AHCCCS was defrauded for an estimated $2 billion as a result of a scheme that preyed on vulnerable people in need of substance abuse treatment.
Sober Living: Lawsuit filed against Ariz. agencies
A civil lawsuit has been filed in connection with Arizona's sober living crisis. This comes after AHCCCS was defrauded for an estimated $2 billion as a result of a scheme that preyed on vulnerable people in need of substance abuse treatment. FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum reports.
Stabbing and murder suspect's arrest caught on camera; sober living latest | Nightly Roundup
From video showing the arrest of a stabbing and murder suspect to dozens moving out of a hotel property in the East Valley that was once under investigation by health officials, here's a look at some of our top stories.
Unlicensed behavioral health provider stops housing clients at hotel property once investigated by AZDHS
A Tempe hotel property once investigated by the Arizona Department of Health can no longer house about a hundred people, including children. This comes after a company that ran the facility, NewFound Hope, stopped receiving payments from the state.
NewFound Hope: Dozens move out of hotel property
A Tempe hotel property once investigated by the Arizona Department of Health can no longer house about a hundred people, including children. This comes after a company that ran the facility, NewFound Hope, stopped receiving payments from the state due to fraud allegations. We have tried to speak to NewFound Hope owner Denis Artiles in the past, but he declined and denied all allegations. FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum reports.
Senate Bill 1361 aims for stricter oversight of unlicensed sober living homes in Arizona
After bad actors in behavioral health defrauded the state's Medicaid agency for a billion dollars, a new Arizona State Senate bill is aiming to crack down on the fraud.
Sober Living: AZ bill aims for stricter oversight
After bad actors in behavioral health defrauded the state's Medicaid agency for a billion dollars, a new Arizona State Senate bill is aiming to crack down on the fraud. FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum reports.
Mesa PD: Luxury condo complex was a hub for ‘numerous’ sober living homes, alcohol abuse and violence
Remember the luxury condos in Mesa we told you about that were overrun by unlicensed sober living homes? Fox 10 Investigates uncovered police reports detailing what exactly was unfolding and how it was allowed.
NewFound Hope surrenders licensing after AZDHS probes hotel property used for unauthorized rehab
FOX 10 Investigates has an update on a report we brought you about a Tempe hotel property being used as an unlicensed treatment center for dozens of people battling addictions.
NewFound Hope surrenders licenses after AZDHS investigation
FOX 10 Investigates has an update on a report we brought you about a Tempe hotel property being used as an unlicensed treatment center for dozens of people battling addictions.
Sober Living: AZ officials address Medicaid fraud
Leaders of state agencies in Arizona addressed the Medicaid fraud scandal during a meeting at the State Capitol, amid ongoing fallout over sober living schemes. FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum reports.
Sober Living Scheme: Medicaid fraud addressed during meeting at Arizona State Capitol
Leaders of Arizona state agencies addressed the Medicaid fraud scandal during a meeting at the Arizona State Capitol
Nightly Roundup: 2024 Election latest; Arizona man accused of shocking crime
From the projected results in the New Hampshire primary to a shocking crime in the Phoenix area, here's a look at some of our top stories.
Arizona AG: State's sober living scheme has 'international criminal connections'
Arizona's Attorney General Kris Mayes says that there are "national and international criminal connections" to the massive AHCCCS Medicaid scheme targeting vulnerable people, often Native Americans, seeking rehabilitation.
Sober living scheme has 'international criminal ties': AZ AG
Arizona's Medicaid agency, AHCCCS, has already suspended payments to more than 300 behavioral health providers accused of defrauding the state of nearly a billion dollars, but the state's Attorney General says they still have a long way to go. FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum reports.
Nightly Roundup: New teen violence arrest; assisted living facility residents evacuated
From the latest developments in a teen assault investigation in the Far East Valley to what happened that led to dozens of people being evacuated from an assisted living facility, here's a look at some of our top stories.