A type of autism therapy called applied behavioral analysis is under scrutiny by North Carolina legislators and the state auditor’s office because of its rapidly increasing costs to the state’s ...
The high cost of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) care can be a significant barrier for people and families who need support. According to recent data, these services average $6,567 (0–5 years), $9,053 ...
State Auditor Dave Boliek said his office is reviewing a "tremendous spike" in Medicaid spending on autism-related therapy services.
Parents often pressure Lawrence Diller, a behavioral/developmental pediatrician, to diagnose their children with autism. He thinks he knows why.
INDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Mike Braun has signed an executive order demanding answers on the high spending on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children with autism. Specifically, the order calls ...
Families seeking support for a child with an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis might soon face a potential hurdle: as soon as April, Indiana’s Medicaid program could cap reimbursements for Applied ...
A federal audit found Colorado made $77.8 million in improper Medicaid payments for autism therapy after program ...
Some companies have found lucrative opportunities to capitalize on a growing need, extracting payments as high as $800 an hour.
The Office of the Inspector General estimated Colorado’s Medicaid program overpaid $77.8 million for applied behavior ...
The families of hundreds of children with autism spectrum disorder fear they’ll lose access to therapies they rely on, and ...