2nd lawsuit filed against AHCCCS over autism therapy contract dispute
Key Points: Parents of 11 children filed a class action lawsuit against the state’s Medicaid agency The complaint accuses the agency of unlawfully approving changes to provider networks The dispute […]
Autism therapy center, parents sue AHCCCS, DES and insurer over contract dispute
Key Points: Centria Autism and two parents of children with autism sued Arizona’s Medicaid agency and one of its insurance contractors The lawsuit stems from a contract dispute between Centria […]
Autism services at risk over dispute between AHCCCS insurer and therapy center
Key Points: An AHCCCS insurer cut ties with an autism therapy center, putting 300 children at risk of losing services Insurer Mercy Care ended its contract with Centria Autism in […]
‘Choose Your Person’ helps for end-of-life careÂ
The Arizona Healthcare Directives Registry, which houses living wills, power of attorneys' forms and medical care directives for pre-hospital and end of life care, has grown by about 22,000 accounts in the past two years.Â
Department of Administration lifts stay of mental health contract
The Arizona Department of Administration lifted a stay that had halted a multibillion-dollar contract for behavioral health services in Maricopa County, following a recommendation by an administrative law judge.
Mental health contract put on hold, potentially delaying new approach to patient care
A multibillion-dollar contract for mental health services in Maricopa County is on hold while the Arizona Department of Administration sorts through a protest by the losing bidder.











