Navajo Nation declares widespread Medicaid scam in Arizona a public health state of emergency
The declaration allows the tribe to add more personnel, travel resources, medical supplies, funding and other means of support to address the ongoing problem.
The declaration allows the tribe to add more personnel, travel resources, medical supplies, funding and other means of support to address the ongoing problem.
Former residents say an Arizona sober living program promised them free housing. Now 200 are on the streets
The fallout of the sober living crackdown continues. The state has suspended payments to nearly a hundred more providers since August, accusing them of Medicaid fraud.
The fallout of the sober living crackdown continues. The state has suspended payments to nearly a hundred more providers since August, accusing them of Medicaid fraud.
As Arizona sober living homes fall under scrutiny, one facility plans to run differently
As investigators look to crack down on the sober living scheme, the people who need these services the most are finding few options available to them. Now, a new Native American recovery facility is opening and accepting patients.
As investigators look to crack down on the sober living scheme, the people who need these services the most are finding few options available to them. Now, a new Native American recovery facility is opening and accepting patients.
‘Treated like animals’: Pastor kept patients in unsanitary home while brokering them for thousands, AGO says
A man known as a bishop in California is accused of coming to Arizona to broker trafficked patients hoping to get sober. FOX 10 spoke exclusively to the facility that turned down the bishop’s offer.
A man known as a bishop in California is accused of coming to Arizona to broker trafficked patients hoping to get sober. FOX 10 spoke exclusively to the facility that turned down the bishop’s offer.
Pastor kept patients in unsanitary home while brokering them: report
A man known as a bishop in California is accused of coming to Arizona to broker trafficked patients hoping to get sober. FOX 10 spoke exclusively to the facility that turned down the bishop?s offer. FOX 10's Justin Lum has the story.
A man known as a bishop in California is accused of coming to Arizona to broker trafficked patients hoping to get sober. FOX 10 spoke exclusively to the facility that turned down the bishop?s offer. FOX 10's Justin Lum has the story.
He left home to get sober & change his life. Why was he found dead in a motel?
The story of 32-year-old Fernando Largo is a sad one. He's believed to have come to the Valley with hopes to get sober and turn his life around. But, why did he end up dead in a motel room? A look at why his family believes his case is tied to Arizona's sober living scheme.
The story of 32-year-old Fernando Largo is a sad one. He's believed to have come to the Valley with hopes to get sober and turn his life around. But, why did he end up dead in a motel room? A look at why his family believes his case is tied to Arizona's sober living scheme.
Fake Arizona rehab centers scam Native Americans far from home, officials warn during investigations
Autumn Nelson said she was seeking help for alcohol addiction last spring when fellow members of the Blackfeet Nation in Montana suggested a rehabilitation center in Phoenix, far to the south.
Autumn Nelson said she was seeking help for alcohol addiction last spring when fellow members of the Blackfeet Nation in Montana suggested a rehabilitation center in Phoenix, far to the south.
CEO of Tempe rehab ‘absolutely’ denies allegations of Medicaid fraud, health code violations
FOX 10 Investigates confronts the CEO of an embattled Tempe rehab as the state's health department accuses his company, NewFound Hope, of health code violations. The company is also accused of fraudulent billing by the state's Medicaid agency.
FOX 10 Investigates confronts the CEO of an embattled Tempe rehab as the state's health department accuses his company, NewFound Hope, of health code violations. The company is also accused of fraudulent billing by the state's Medicaid agency.
FOX 10 confronts CEO of rehab clinic under investigation
FOX 10 Investigates confronts the CEO of an embattled Tempe rehab as the state's health department accuses his company, NewFound Hope, of health code violations. The company is also accused of fraudulent billing by the state's Medicaid agency.
FOX 10 Investigates confronts the CEO of an embattled Tempe rehab as the state's health department accuses his company, NewFound Hope, of health code violations. The company is also accused of fraudulent billing by the state's Medicaid agency.
Blackfeet Nation in Montana declares state of emergency amid Arizona Medicaid scheme
Blackfeet Nation is following the lead of the Navajo Nation and is working to protect its people from an Arizona Medicaid scheme targeting vulnerable Native Americans with AHCCCS benefits looking to get sober.
Blackfeet Nation is following the lead of the Navajo Nation and is working to protect its people from an Arizona Medicaid scheme targeting vulnerable Native Americans with AHCCCS benefits looking to get sober.
Arizona investigating hotel property where health officials say an unlicensed treatment center housed dozens
Navajo Nation PD led us to a "decommissioned" Ramada Inn where health officials say there's a history of an unlicensed treatment facility. FOX 10 Investigates staked it out, capturing footage of people coming & going to the hotel property being run by a company under state investigation.
Navajo Nation PD led us to a "decommissioned" Ramada Inn where health officials say there's a history of an unlicensed treatment facility. FOX 10 Investigates staked it out, capturing footage of people coming & going to the hotel property being run by a company under state investigation.
Why is this hotel property under state investigation?
Navajo Nation PD led us to a "decommissioned" Ramada Inn where health officials say there's a history of an unlicensed treatment facility. FOX 10 Investigates staked it out, capturing footage of people coming & going to the hotel property being run by a company under state investigation.
Navajo Nation PD led us to a "decommissioned" Ramada Inn where health officials say there's a history of an unlicensed treatment facility. FOX 10 Investigates staked it out, capturing footage of people coming & going to the hotel property being run by a company under state investigation.
Sen. Tester: Arizona Medicaid scam targets tribal members in Montana, leaving them stranded with no way home
U.S. Senator Jon Tester of Montana is calling on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for help, claiming tribal members in Montana are being victimized by a widespread Medicaid scam in Arizona.
U.S. Senator Jon Tester of Montana is calling on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for help, claiming tribal members in Montana are being victimized by a widespread Medicaid scam in Arizona.
Navajo Nation PD ride-along: Fallout of sober living crisis on Phoenix streets
A ride-along with Navajo Nation Police shows struggling Native Americans on the streets of Phoenix as the Medicaid fraud crisis upends people's lives. Many were targets of a scheme by homes only looking to get paid by the state.
A ride-along with Navajo Nation Police shows struggling Native Americans on the streets of Phoenix as the Medicaid fraud crisis upends people's lives. Many were targets of a scheme by homes only looking to get paid by the state.
Unlicensed sober living homes 'recycle' people out of luxury condos in Mesa, victim says
A victim who lived in Mesa's luxury condo complex Canal on Baseline says those running alleged sober living homes are "recycling" people to get paid by Arizona's Medicaid agency.
A victim who lived in Mesa's luxury condo complex Canal on Baseline says those running alleged sober living homes are "recycling" people to get paid by Arizona's Medicaid agency.
Claim: Unlicensed sober homes 'recycle' people
A victim who lived in Mesa's luxury condo complex Canal on Baseline says those running alleged sober living homes are "recycling" people to get paid by Arizona's Medicaid agency.
A victim who lived in Mesa's luxury condo complex Canal on Baseline says those running alleged sober living homes are "recycling" people to get paid by Arizona's Medicaid agency.
Arizona's tribal members find unmarked graves in search for loved ones amid sober living crisis
Losing loved ones to a sober living scheme plaguing the Indigenous community – a story many Native Americans share right now in Arizona. There are families searching for missing people who are already dead. "When my family went to find his grave, it was just a number."
Losing loved ones to a sober living scheme plaguing the Indigenous community – a story many Native Americans share right now in Arizona. There are families searching for missing people who are already dead. "When my family went to find his grave, it was just a number."
Hundreds of tribal members, mostly Navajo, living on Phoenix streets amid fake sober home crackdown
Navajo law enforcement teams made contact with several hundred Native Americans from various tribes who are living on the streets in the metro Phoenix area, after the state cracked down on Medicaid fraud and suspended unlicensed sober living homes, Navajo Nation Attorney General Ethel Branch said.
Navajo law enforcement teams made contact with several hundred Native Americans from various tribes who are living on the streets in the metro Phoenix area, after the state cracked down on Medicaid fraud and suspended unlicensed sober living homes, Navajo Nation Attorney General Ethel Branch said.
'It's a crisis': New Mexicans return from Arizona with trauma as trust is broken by sober living fraud
Arizona is facing a massive Medicaid fraud investigation as Native Americans and others are being recruited to fake rehab centers so that unlicensed and licensed owners can take millions. A particular state is a hot spot for recruiting: New Mexico.
Arizona is facing a massive Medicaid fraud investigation as Native Americans and others are being recruited to fake rehab centers so that unlicensed and licensed owners can take millions. A particular state is a hot spot for recruiting: New Mexico.
Suspended provider says 'chaos' will ensue for displaced Native Americans amid Arizona Medicaid scandal
A provider who was suspended after Arizona announced a crackdown on Medicaid fraud targeting Native Americans says those in need will be left in the dust as many are displaced, looking for help that often can't be found on the reservations.
A provider who was suspended after Arizona announced a crackdown on Medicaid fraud targeting Native Americans says those in need will be left in the dust as many are displaced, looking for help that often can't be found on the reservations.