Billing director at care provider arrested in Arkansas Medicaid fraud case

A former Preferred Family Healthcare billing director arrested on two felony counts of Medicaid fraud received pay from an Arkansas lobbying firm and a “separate” mental health care provider, according to court documents.

Helen Balding, 47, arrested Monday, was described in an investigator’s affidavit as an “accomplice” to former company executive Robin Raveendran, who is accused of directing employees to improperly bill Medicaid.

Source: Billing director at care provider arrested in Arkansas Medicaid fraud case / Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette