AI used in alleged Medicaid fraud scheme
An Arizona behavioral health provider is accused of using artificial intelligence to fake clinical documents while billing the state. FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum reports.
An Arizona behavioral health provider is accused of using artificial intelligence to fake clinical documents while billing the state. FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum reports.
Arizona behavioral health clinic suspended for allegations of Medicaid fraud, ties to terminated provider
Sacred Circles of Healing and Wellness faces an FBI investigation and suspension by AHCCCS over credible allegations of fraud, that include using AI to generate clinical notes and offering bonuses for client recruitment.
Sacred Circles of Healing and Wellness faces an FBI investigation and suspension by AHCCCS over credible allegations of fraud, that include using AI to generate clinical notes and offering bonuses for client recruitment.
Internal emails: Chandler police chief's residency compliance discussed as voters could decide on rule change
Internal records show how Chandler leadership assured Police Chief Bryan Chapman he met the spirit of a residency requirement, while a committee was working on a rule change now in the hands of voters.
Internal records show how Chandler leadership assured Police Chief Bryan Chapman he met the spirit of a residency requirement, while a committee was working on a rule change now in the hands of voters.
Chandler police chief's residency questioned
Did the City of Chandler push to change residency rules for its top cop? Officials say no but records show the topic was raised a year ago with Police Chief Bryan Chapman. FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum explains how a residency requirement change is now up to resident voters.
Did the City of Chandler push to change residency rules for its top cop? Officials say no but records show the topic was raised a year ago with Police Chief Bryan Chapman. FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum explains how a residency requirement change is now up to resident voters.
Heard Health Care owner sent to prison
Arizona state authorities sentenced a healthcare business owner to prison for his involvement in a massive sober living fraud scheme that cost taxpayers billions of dollars.
Arizona state authorities sentenced a healthcare business owner to prison for his involvement in a massive sober living fraud scheme that cost taxpayers billions of dollars.
FBI investigating AZ behavioral health provider with alleged ties to CEO who ran suspended clinic
Internal emails reveal the FBI is probing Sacred Circles of Healing and Wellness, a provider on tribal land allegedly linked to a previously suspended operator.
Internal emails reveal the FBI is probing Sacred Circles of Healing and Wellness, a provider on tribal land allegedly linked to a previously suspended operator.
FBI probes Arizona behavioral health clinic
An FBI investigation is focused on a behavioral health provider on tribal land called Sacred Circles of Healing and Wellness. FOX 10's Justin Lum has the details.
An FBI investigation is focused on a behavioral health provider on tribal land called Sacred Circles of Healing and Wellness. FOX 10's Justin Lum has the details.
Former inmate exposes Arizona prison medical neglect
Federal Judge Roslyn Silver ordered a receiver to take control of Arizona's prison healthcare system following 14 years of constitutional violations and severe medical staffing shortages. FOX 10's Justin Lum reports.
Federal Judge Roslyn Silver ordered a receiver to take control of Arizona's prison healthcare system following 14 years of constitutional violations and severe medical staffing shortages. FOX 10's Justin Lum reports.
Misdiagnosed and ignored: How preventable deaths sparked a takeover of Arizona's prison healthcare
An 83-page federal order strips the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry of its medical control following 14 years of constitutional violations and preventable deaths.
An 83-page federal order strips the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry of its medical control following 14 years of constitutional violations and preventable deaths.
Inside a $34M Medicaid scheme: AZ man billed state for dead patient, kids with 'alcohol dependence', AG says
Court documents reveal Heard Health Care billed Arizona for a deceased tribal member and claimed alcohol abuse treatment for children as young as 2 years old in a massive fraud scheme.
Court documents reveal Heard Health Care billed Arizona for a deceased tribal member and claimed alcohol abuse treatment for children as young as 2 years old in a massive fraud scheme.
Arizona sober living fraud targets children, a dead tribal member
An advocate for victimized tribal members says Arizona officials missed major red flags in a multi-billion dollar scam. FOX 10's Justin Lum has the details.
An advocate for victimized tribal members says Arizona officials missed major red flags in a multi-billion dollar scam. FOX 10's Justin Lum has the details.
Phoenix police lawsuit: Dusten Mullen denied job return
A federal judge denied former Phoenix Police Sgt. Dusten Mullen's request to be reinstated on paid administrative leave while his lawsuit against the city proceeds.
A federal judge denied former Phoenix Police Sgt. Dusten Mullen's request to be reinstated on paid administrative leave while his lawsuit against the city proceeds.
San Carlos Apache funeral fund probe
An active internal investigation is underway within the San Carlos Apache Tribe regarding approximately $470,000 missing from its Funeral Assistance Fund, multiple sources say. FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum reports.
An active internal investigation is underway within the San Carlos Apache Tribe regarding approximately $470,000 missing from its Funeral Assistance Fund, multiple sources say. FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum reports.
San Carlos Apache funeral fund probe: 4 employees on leave amid investigation, sources say
The San Carlos Apache Tribe is investigating $470,000 missing from its funeral fund. Four staff members are suspended as investigators track the missing funds.
The San Carlos Apache Tribe is investigating $470,000 missing from its funeral fund. Four staff members are suspended as investigators track the missing funds.
Sober living scandal: After $2.5B stolen, Arizona turns to AI to stop Medicaid fraud
Arizona officials launched the Alivia 360 AI tool to proactively block fraudulent billing after a predatory sober living scheme targeted Native American communities and defrauded taxpayers. FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum learns more about what the tool can do, and when it can be expected to roll out.
Arizona officials launched the Alivia 360 AI tool to proactively block fraudulent billing after a predatory sober living scheme targeted Native American communities and defrauded taxpayers. FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum learns more about what the tool can do, and when it can be expected to roll out.
Arizona Medicaid fraud: State deploys new AI tool to fight sober-living scheme
Arizona state officials have launched a new artificial intelligence tool called Alivia 360 to target behavioral health fraud that has cost taxpayers billions of dollars since 2020.
Arizona state officials have launched a new artificial intelligence tool called Alivia 360 to target behavioral health fraud that has cost taxpayers billions of dollars since 2020.
Fired Phoenix sergeant accused of using rank to 'intimidate' Chandler officers months before controversy
Dusten Mullen was off-duty, fully masked, and armed with a handgun at a Chandler protest back in January. But this was not the first time his behavior triggered an internal investigation.
Dusten Mullen was off-duty, fully masked, and armed with a handgun at a Chandler protest back in January. But this was not the first time his behavior triggered an internal investigation.
Chandler councilman reacts to Dusten Mullen's conduct
Councilman OD Harris criticizes former sergeant Dusten Mullen following reports of him using his rank to intimidate officers at a crash scene.
Councilman OD Harris criticizes former sergeant Dusten Mullen following reports of him using his rank to intimidate officers at a crash scene.
Phoenix Police sergeant fired after anti-ICE protest investigation
A Phoenix police sergeant was fired after bodycam footage revealed him telling officers he hoped student protesters would assault him so they could be arrested in Chandler.
A Phoenix police sergeant was fired after bodycam footage revealed him telling officers he hoped student protesters would assault him so they could be arrested in Chandler.
Phoenix police fire sergeant over protest conduct
Phoenix Police Chief Matthew Giordano fired Sgt. Dusten Mullen following a controversial encounter with student protesters in Chandler.
Phoenix Police Chief Matthew Giordano fired Sgt. Dusten Mullen following a controversial encounter with student protesters in Chandler.