Arizona expands sober living home oversight following Medicaid fraud
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signed new legislation to strengthen oversight of sober living homes after a $2 billion Medicaid fraud scheme targeted Native Americans seeking treatment. The law mandates stricter licensing, annual inspections, and timely reporting of deaths or overdoses. Advocates, including Navajo Nation lawmaker Sen. Theresa Hatathlie, expressed concerns that the bill doesn't address the root causes of the fraud, including unlicensed facilities. The law aims to improve transparency and accountability in the state's behavioral health services.
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