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 have risen rapidly here and across the country. Applied behavior analysis, or ABA, is a widely used treatment designed to help children with autism and […] The post Louisiana scrutinizes Medicaid autism therapy as spending rises 41% appeared first on The Hayride.

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