Roderick Davis Sr., Roderick Davis Jr., and Athena Mitchell have been arrested on multiple charges associated with alleged Medicaid fraud committed while they were employed by the ARC of Sabine (SARC).
Arrest warrants obtained by The Sabine Index state that Roderick Davis Sr. was charged with one count of felony Medicaid fraud and one count of felony exploitation of the infirmed. Roderick Davis Jr. has been charged with three counts of felony Medicaid Fraud and one count of felony criminal conspiracy. Athena Mitchell is charged with two counts of felony Medicaid fraud and one count of criminal conspiracy.
The Medicaid Program
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is authorized to enter into contracts called “provider agreements” with entities who provide medical or medically related services. Following the execution of such provider agreements, such entities are certified as eligible Medicaid providers. Through the agreement mechanism, the providers are reimbursed by the Louisiana Department of Health for the services rendered to the Medicaid recipients. Reimbursement is made to a provider in accordance with the rates that are established by LDH.
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