Louisiana Scrutinizes Medicaid Autism Therapy as Spending Rises 41%

Private Equity Is Cashing in on Autism Therapy. Children Are Paying the Price

Analysis of Medicaid data finds applied behavior analysis — an unproven, even dangerous therapy — turns huge profits for providers at kids' expense

Louisiana scrutinizes Medicaid autism therapy as spending rises 41%

(The Center Square) — After federal auditors found nearly $200 million in improper payments for autism-related services in four states, Louisiana is increasing scrutiny of a Medicaid-funded therapy whose costs

Autism Therapy Clinics Lose Medicaid Payments Without Fraud Findings as Federal Crackdown Spreads to More States

Autism therapy providers in Nebraska, Colorado, and New York report lost Medicaid payments during a federal fraud crackdown, though none has been found guilty.