Phoenix-area scammers have targeted hundreds of Native Americans, defrauding Arizona out of hundreds of millions of dollars through fake rehabilitation centers. The billing schemes often left clients homeless and financed lavish lifestyles for the fraudulent providers. The fraudulent charges were submitted through the American Indian Health Program, a Medicaid health plan. State and tribal governments, as well as federal officials, have raised concerns and launched investigations into the scams. Tighter controls have been implemented, and Medicaid payments to the fraudulent centers have been suspended. Native American communities are working together to help affected members and find missing loved ones.

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