Medicaid spending on autism therapy increases scrutiny on "gold-standard" treatment
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Medicaid spending on Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) therapy for autism has increased significantly, raising concerns about its effectiveness and billing practices. While ABA has helped many individuals with autism, controversies remain over past use of physical punishment and recent overbilling scandals. The therapy's classification as a medical service has expanded access but also drawn scrutiny over profit motives and ethical concerns.
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