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AHCCCS alerted to ‘predictable’ homelessness surge before fraud crackdown

The state agency at the center of Arizona’s ongoing behavioral health crisis knew its proposed billing reforms could trigger a surge in homelessness nearly a year before implementing the changes, yet still failed to adequately prepare for the fallout—or adjust its response to the crisis that emerged as a result. Emails obtained by AZCIR show Arizona’s top housing official alerted an administrator with the state’s Medicaid program to concerns raised in August 2022, as the program worked to revamp how it reimbursed behavioral health providers. “We know that there are providers out there who are substandard and agree that needs to be addressed,” a…

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AHCCCS alerted to ‘predictable’ homelessness surge before fraud crackdown

The state agency at the center of Arizona’s ongoing behavioral health crisis knew its proposed billing reforms could trigger a surge in homelessness nearly a year before implementing the changes, yet still failed to adequately prepare for the fallout—or adjust its response to the crisis that emerged as a result. Emails obtained by AZCIR show Arizona’s top housing official alerted an administrator with the state’s Medicaid program to concerns raised in August 2022, as the program worked to revamp how it reimbursed behavioral health providers. “We know that there are providers out there who are substandard and agree that needs to be addressed,” a…

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Prescribed fire at Havasu and Bill Williams River National Wildlife Refuges

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Arizona Fire District Fire Crews plan to conduct prescribed fire burning operations at two Lake Havasu National Wildlife Refuge units during the months of January or February. Castle Rock unit, a large cattail marsh totaling approximately 588 acres, will be burned just south of Blankenship Bend and 2-miles west of Lake Havasu Airport. BWR Bridge unit, another large cattail marsh totaling approximately 86 acres, will be burned adjacent to the Bill Williams River Bridge at Highway 95. This unit is near the entrance to Planet Ranch Road. Depending on weather…

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Prescribed fire at Havasu and Bill Williams River National Wildlife Refuges

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Arizona Fire District Fire Crews plan to conduct prescribed fire burning operations at two Lake Havasu National Wildlife Refuge units during the months of January or February. Castle Rock unit, a large cattail marsh totaling approximately 588 acres, will be burned just south of Blankenship Bend and 2-miles west of Lake Havasu Airport. BWR Bridge unit, another large cattail marsh totaling approximately 86 acres, will be burned adjacent to the Bill Williams River Bridge at Highway 95. This unit is near the entrance to Planet Ranch Road. Depending on weather…

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Havasu Health Foundation to host fundraising concert

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Havasu Community Health Foundation will be hosting a concert with the well-known tunes of country music legend Patsy Cline. The Havasu Community Health Foundation provides many services for physical and mental health to the community.   The organization has regular programs for the public such as their heart society, food bank, low-cost lab screenings, and much more. This month, the foundation has created yet another unique event in support of their many health care goals.   In the early 1960s, singer Patsy Cline delighted audiences with her sultry vocals and melodic hits. The Walkin’ After Midnight show will feature…

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Community-wide recycling event 

BULLHEAD CITY – The City of Bullhead City in sponsorship with Nevada State Recycling and Mohave Shred will be hosting a community wide electronic waste and paper shred event on Saturday, January 6, from 8 a.m. until noon. The event will be held in the Bullhead City Justice parking lot at 1255 Marina Blvd.  Residents from the surrounding communities are invited to bring their items to the event.   Nevada State Recycling will accept the electronic items listed below for free during the event.  Hard drives will be removed and destroyed from phones and computers.   Electronic Items to Bring; All appliances, adaptors, chargers, CD,…

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