The impact of Arizona's Medicaid fraud crackdown
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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.

Chaos at the Canal: Sober living home activity investigated at Mesa luxury condos, city says

Residents living near new luxury condos in Mesa are fed up, saying they believe they're seeing sober living home activity that's causing heavy police presence. As of May 21, police have responded to "Canal on Baseline" more than 150 times for various calls for service since November 2022.

Arizona takes on sober living, Medicaid fraud
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The state of Arizona is cracking down on an alleged Medicaid fraud and a scheme that takes advantage of vulnerable Native Americans. On May 16, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs announced new actions to stop fraud and abuse just months after FOX 10's investigative series "Preying on a People" took a deep dive into the actions of unlicensed sober living homes targeting Native Americans.

Arizona leaders take action against Medicaid fraud
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Governor Katie Hobbs and other Arizona officials spoke at a news conference on May 16, announcing actions the state is taking to stop fraud against the Medicaid system and exploitation of AHCCCS members.

Inside the 'Preying on a People' reports
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FOX 10's John Hook interviews our own investigative reporter Justin Lum following the debut of his 3-part series "Preying on People." The series takes a deep look at the FBI's investigation in claims of Native Americans in several states, including Arizona, who are being targeted in sober-living schemes.

Preying on a People: Inside the scheme of trafficking, health care fraud that victimizes Native Americans

The FBI is investigating a human trafficking and health care scheme as Native Americans trying to get sober are allegedly being recruited into living at group homes that allow drug and alcohol use. In turn, the "home" capitalizes on the patients’ benefits.

Preying on a People: Trafficking, health care fraud victimizing Native Americans
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The series takes a deep look at the FBI's investigation in claims of Native Americans in several states, including Arizona, who are being targeted in sober-living schemes. These people are looking to get clean and are said to be picked up by unsuspecting vans and are taken to homes where some claim drugs and alcohol are often offered. This, reportedly, is to get the money from Indian health services and other government agencies.

Tenants expose sober-living homes | Preying on a People, Pt. 2
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In part 2 of our investigative series "Preying on a People," we're hearing from tenants who say they stayed at sober living homes where alcohol and drugs are abused.

Native Americans targeted in trafficking, health care scheme | Preying on a People, Pt. 1
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The FBI is investigating a human trafficking and health care scheme as Native Americans trying to get sober are allegedly being recruited into living at group homes that allow drug and alcohol use. In turn, the "home" capitalizes on the patients? benefits.