April 23, 2015

Shocking The Senses, Massachusetts Attorney General Targets Wrongdoers in Massachusetts




[From article]
The MassHealth patients were charged fees as high as $325 for an initial visit, and $150 to $200 for subsequent visits, Healey’s office said, even though they should not have been charged anything. Pro­viders are required by law to only accept payments from MassHealth for services to the plan’s members, according to Healey’s office.
The cash-paying patients also were allowed to skip addiction therapy sessions, and only meet with a doctor once per month, as opposed to MassHealth patients who were required to attend weekly therapy sessions and meet twice a month with a doctor, according to the lawsuit.
“We allege this treatment center knowingly took advantage of patients by forcing­ them to pay exorbitant and unnecessary fees for opiate addiction ser­vices,” Healey said in a statement. “Comprehensive and affordable treatment is critical for those struggling with addiction.”

http://www.bostonherald.com/business/healthcare/2015/04/ag_sues_drug_treatment_center_for_charging_cash_for_services_covered_by

AG sues drug treatment center for charging­ cash for services covered by insurance
Insured patients charged cash for services
Thursday, April 23, 2015
By: O’Ryan Johnson
Boston Herald

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