Veterans Dept. Investigating Acadia Healthcare for Insurance Fraud

Published On Oct 18, 2024, 2:49 PM

Acadia Healthcare, a major psychiatric hospital chain, is currently under investigation by several federal agencies, including the Veterans Affairs Department, for allegedly holding patients longer than medically necessary and improperly billing government health insurance programs. This follows previous inquiries into similar practices, with Acadia recently settling for $20 million over past claims of fraud. The investigations are examining whether recent patient discharges were delayed despite stability, raising concerns about patient care and financial ethics.

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