Medical Providers Defrauded Arizona Medicaid Program, Held People Against Their Will: Hobbs

Medical Providers Defrauded Arizona Medicaid Program, Held People Against Their Will: Hobbs
The Arizona State Capitol in Phoenix, Ariz., on Nov. 7, 2020. Olivier Touron/AFP via Getty Images
Elizabeth Dowell
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Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs announced new actions against more than 100 medical service providers for defrauding the state and targeting vulnerable populations, particularly people in Arizona’s tribal nations.

During a May 16 news conference, Hobbs said these service providers targeted vulnerable people struggling with homelessness and addiction and promised them food, treatment, and housing at group homes and rehabilitation facilities.

Elizabeth Dowell
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Elizabeth is a SoCal based reporter covering issues in Los Angeles and throughout the state for The Epoch Times. She is passionate about creating truthful and accurate stories for readers to connect with. When she’s not reporting, she enjoys writing poetry, playing basketball, embarking on new adventures and spending quality time with her family and friends.
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