Sober living scheme: Dept. of Justice investigating ongoing Medicaid fraud impacting Native Americans
More fallout from Arizona's massive Medicaid scandal, as officials with the U.S. Department of Justice say they are looking into the matter.
'Dr. Ed': Convicted felon, ex-doctor linked to Arizona's sober living scheme
Convicted felon and ex-doctor, Edward Sayegh, is linked to a behavioral health provider now suspended by Arizona's Medicaid system. We have what he's accused of and what he says about the allegations.
Felon, ex-doctor linked to Arizona's sober living scheme
Convicted felon and ex-doctor, Edward Sayegh, is linked to a behavioral health provider now suspended by Arizona's Medicaid system. We have what he's accused of and what he says about the allegations. FOX 10's Justin Lum has this story.
Justice Department charges nearly 200 people in $2.7 billion health care fraud schemes crackdown
At least two of the cases happened in Arizona, according to officials.
Fraudster who made millions from Arizona’s sober living scheme, sentenced to probation
The sober living scheme ravaged Arizona's Medicaid system for an estimated $2.5 billion in fraud, costing taxpayers. Now one man whose company made nearly $21 million was sentenced for his role in the scam. FOX 10's Justin Lum reports.
First person sentenced in Arizona's sober living scheme crackdown
The first person has been sentenced in connection to Arizona's sober living home fraud scheme.
First person sentenced in AZ's sober living scheme
The first person has been sentenced in connection to Arizona's sober living home fraud scheme. Thirty-seven-year-old Ariel Dix pleaded guilty to two felony counts of illegal control of an enterprise.
Crackdown on Arizona's sober living crisis reaches year mark
A year ago, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, alongside state and tribal leaders, blew the lid on a scheme that has now cost taxpayers nearly $3 billion.
Crackdown on Arizona's sober living crisis reaches year mark
A year ago, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, alongside state and tribal leaders, blew the lid on a scheme that has now cost taxpayers nearly $3 billion. FOX 10's Justin Lum has the latest on what's being done to end this crisis.
Maricopa County's new sheriff; sober living crisis latest | Newsmaker
FOX 10's Ellen McNamara is in for John Hook this week as she talks with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office's new leader, Russ Skinner. He took over as former sheriff Paul Penzone left his post recently. In the second segment, we're talking with Reva Stewart, an advocate for Native Americans seeking sober living as the state found widespread Medicaid fraud. She helps them get into reputable homes that won't exploit those seeking help.
Sober Living: Arizona state lawmakers looking at new laws to address oversight
Two bills in the Arizona State Senate aim to address the lack of oversight within the state’s sober living system.
Sober Living: AZ lawmakers looking at new laws
We have reported, on numerous occasions, a scheme that keeps victims in unlicensed sober living homes without providing any real services, only to profit off the state’s Medicaid agency. Now, two bills in the Arizona State Senate aim to address the lack of oversight within the state’s sober living system. FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum reports.
Arizona legislation to better regulate rehab programs targeted by Medicaid scams is moving forward
A Navajo state senator said Friday she’s hoping for final approval of her bill to tighten regulations for rehab facilities amid widespread fraud that has bilked hundreds of millions in Arizona Medicaid dollars and scammed hundreds of Native Americans seeking help for addictions.
Sober Living Crisis: Lawsuit filed against Arizona state agencies
A civil lawsuit has been filed in connection with Arizona's sober living crisis. This comes after AHCCCS was defrauded for an estimated $2 billion as a result of a scheme that preyed on vulnerable people in need of substance abuse treatment.
Sober Living: Lawsuit filed against Ariz. agencies
A civil lawsuit has been filed in connection with Arizona's sober living crisis. This comes after AHCCCS was defrauded for an estimated $2 billion as a result of a scheme that preyed on vulnerable people in need of substance abuse treatment. FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum reports.
Stabbing and murder suspect's arrest caught on camera; sober living latest | Nightly Roundup
From video showing the arrest of a stabbing and murder suspect to dozens moving out of a hotel property in the East Valley that was once under investigation by health officials, here's a look at some of our top stories.
Unlicensed behavioral health provider stops housing clients at hotel property once investigated by AZDHS
A Tempe hotel property once investigated by the Arizona Department of Health can no longer house about a hundred people, including children. This comes after a company that ran the facility, NewFound Hope, stopped receiving payments from the state.
NewFound Hope: Dozens move out of hotel property
A Tempe hotel property once investigated by the Arizona Department of Health can no longer house about a hundred people, including children. This comes after a company that ran the facility, NewFound Hope, stopped receiving payments from the state due to fraud allegations. We have tried to speak to NewFound Hope owner Denis Artiles in the past, but he declined and denied all allegations. FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum reports.
Senate Bill 1361 aims for stricter oversight of unlicensed sober living homes in Arizona
After bad actors in behavioral health defrauded the state's Medicaid agency for a billion dollars, a new Arizona State Senate bill is aiming to crack down on the fraud.
Sober Living: AZ bill aims for stricter oversight
After bad actors in behavioral health defrauded the state's Medicaid agency for a billion dollars, a new Arizona State Senate bill is aiming to crack down on the fraud. FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum reports.