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North Carolina

  • The state projects that ABA spending will increase from $121 million in 2022 to more than $1 billion in 2027.
  • One provider in the State has received roughly $130 million in Medicaid payments since 2019.
  • At the same clinic, a dozen instances of child abuse were reported to police since 2023, with at least two resulting in criminal charges against employees.
  • The North Carolina State Auditor noted a 47,000% explosion in autism therapy billings he has flagged since taking office in 2025.
  • Average Claim: $313 per 15 minutes of treatment.

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