California lawmakers order audit of taxpayer-funded drug rehab program
Earlier this month, Los Angeles authorities also terminated their contract with Pride Health Services, a clinic that former employees said billed for “ghost clients” who didn't show up for treatment. Rehab Racket 1: Pride Health Services Click for …
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Rehab racket: Frauds, felons and fakes
The populous Los Angeles region is one of the nation's top hot spots for health care fraud, and former state officials agree it is also ground zero for the rehab racket. Related: CNN/CIR probe spurs hearings on alleged fraud. Drug Medi-Cal paid out $ 94 …
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CNN/CIR rehab fraud investigation spurs lawmakers into action
"I'm hoping first to identify where the gaps are that allow the Drug Medi-Cal fraud to happen," he said. "Basically, what broke down?" State Sen. Ted Lieu, a Democrat who represents parts of Los Angeles County, called for an independent review of the …
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