- 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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