Indiana bars autism therapy provider from billing state Medicaid program

Indiana has barred a major autism therapy provider from billing its Medicaid program following the revelation that the company received some of the highest per-patient payments in the nation, marking an aggressive state action amid a broader federal crackdown on Medicaid fraud and waste.

The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration this week moved to terminate agreements with Piece by Piece Autism Centers, which will be prohibited from seeking reimbursement through Medicaid, according to state officials.