Boliek talks autism therapy spending probe amid Medicaid fraud fears
State Auditor Dave Boliek says North Carolina is taking a “really close look” at soaring autism therapy Medicaid spending amid fraud concerns.
Republican lawmakers pressed NC officials on Medicaid fraud oversight, raising concerns about enforcement gaps, data tracking, and accountability.
Lawmakers hear rural health concerns as state officials move forward with $213M plan to support rural health.
House panel seeks answers from AG Jeff Jackson and DHHS Secretary Dev Sangvai on Medicaid fraud, oversight, and rapidly rising program costs.
Returning to pre-pandemic spending levels and ending the temporary, emergency spending is being billed as "cuts," fueling the political appetite to make them permanent.