CONCERNS ABOUT POTENTIAL DISRUPTIONS IN SERVICE HAVE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE FAST-TRACKING ITS INVESTIGATION OF MEDICAID FRAUD. THE NEW MEXICO HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT HAS SUSPENDED PAYMENTS TO 15 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE PROVIDERS, BASED ON THE FINDINGS OF AN AUDIT.
NOW, ATTORNEY GENERAL GARY KING'S MEDICAID FRAUD CONTROL UNIT IS LOOKING INTO THE ALLEGED FRAUD. KING'S OFFICE SAYS THEY'RE MOVING FORWARD ON THE CASE IN ORDER TO QUICKLY RESOLVE THE ALLEGATIONS.