Why Florida spent $6.57 billion on autism therapy | Health
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Florida Medicaid spent $6.57 billion on applied behavior analysis services between 2023 and 2025, an amount nearly four times higher than any other state. This excessive spending prompted a state task force to investigate potential fraud and waste while federal officials scrutinized the program's integrity. Meanwhile, families report that recent managed care reforms are disrupting essential therapy access for children with autism.
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