California Lawmakers Order Audit of Taxpayer-Funded Drug Rehab Program
Karen Johnson, chief deputy director of the California Department of Health Care Services, speaks before the Legislature's Joint Legislative Audit Committee. She said authorities welcome a state audit of the Drug Medi-Cal drug rehab program for the poor.
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CNN/CIR rehab fraud investigation spurs lawmakers into action
(CNN) — A California lawmaker has scheduled a hearing to examine disclosures of significant fraud in taxpayer-funded drug rehabilitation by The Center for Investigative Reporting and CNN. Dr. Richard Pan, chairman of the Assembly Health Committee, …
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With Lax Oversight, Fraud Flourishes in California's Drug Rehab Clinics
Drug Medi-Cal paid out $ 94 million in the past two fiscal years to 56 clinics in Southern California that have shown signs of deception or questionable billing practices, representing half of all public funding to the program, CIR and CNN found. The …
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Teens claim they were used as fake rehab clients
In California's public drug rehab program, clients equal cash. State and federal taxpayer money flows to the local privately run clinics based on the number of people they serve. The counseling is free to those on Medi-Cal. California spent nearly $ 186 …
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CNN/CIR rehab fraud investigation spurs lawmakers into action
(CNN) — A California lawmaker has scheduled a hearing to examine disclosures of significant fraud in taxpayer-funded drug rehabilitation by The Center for Investigative Reporting and CNN. Dr. Richard Pan, chairman of the Assembly Health Committee, …
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California lawmakers order audit of taxpayer-funded drug rehab program
California lawmakers ordered an audit today to examine the extent of fraud in the state's taxpayer-funded drug rehabilitation program and to assess why measures weren't taken to stop it sooner. The review was spurred by Rehab Racket, a yearlong …
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Rehab racket: Frauds, felons and fakes
Drug Medi-Cal paid out $ 94 million in the past two fiscal years to 56 clinics in Southern California that have shown signs of deception or questionable billing practices, representing half of all public funding to the program, CIR and CNN found. Over …
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CNN/CIR rehab fraud investigation spurs lawmakers into action
(CNN) — A California lawmaker has scheduled a hearing to examine disclosures of significant fraud in taxpayer-funded drug rehabilitation by The Center for Investigative Reporting and CNN. Dr. Richard Pan, chairman of the Assembly Health Committee, …
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California lawmakers order audit of taxpayer-funded drug rehab program
California lawmakers ordered an audit today to examine the extent of fraud in the state's taxpayer-funded drug rehabilitation program and to assess why measures weren't taken to stop it sooner. The review was spurred by Rehab Racket, a yearlong …
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Rehab racket: Frauds, felons and fakes
"Everyone talked the talk, everyone was zero tolerance for fraud and abuse, but no one would do anything about it," said Joy Jarfors, who retired in 2010 from a manager position at the Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs, which shared the job of …
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Alcohol Crisis Center to open Oct. 1 on Staten Island
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – Project Hospitality, the organization for the homeless and hungry that has turned much of its attention to Hurricane Sandy recovery since the storm, will reopen an alcohol and drug treatment program at Bayley Seton Hospital, the …
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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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California lawmakers order audit of taxpayer-funded drug rehab program
California lawmakers ordered an audit today to examine the extent of fraud in the state's taxpayer-funded drug rehabilitation program and to assess why measures weren't taken to stop it sooner. The review was spurred by Rehab Racket, a yearlong …
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Best Drug Rehabilitation Launches Video Highlighting Importance of Free Time …
Best Drug Rehabilitation, a leading treatment facility that offers recovery geared to the personalized needs of each of each client, has launched a new video highlighting the importance of free time in the overall rehabilitation process. Share on …
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San Patrignano – A Free Drug Rehab Community
Last night I received a call from a 19-year-old girl in tears as her life is in ruins because of her addiction to methedrone, ketamin and ecstasy. She has reached out to me for help to enter the long term FREE residential drug rehabilitation community …
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Craig Ehlo's arraignment delayed because of drug rehab
(AP) – The arraignment for former NBA player Craig Ehlo has been delayed to accommodate his entry into a drug treatment facility. Ehlo is facing charges of reckless burning after sheriff's deputies found him outside his home earlier this month next to …
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