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Arizona Medicaid Director Resigns Amid Fraud Scandal

5/3/2025

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Carmen Heredia, Arizona's Medicaid director, stepped down amidst a troubling fraud scandal impacting Native Americans, resulting in over 100 indictments. Governor Katie Hobbs condemned the partisan confirmation process by Senate Republicans. Heredia's resignation echoes that of Jennie Cunico from the Department of Health Services, both highlighting the struggle to serve amid political turmoil.

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Story summary

Carmen Heredia, Arizona's Medicaid director, stepped down amidst a troubling fraud scandal impacting Native Americans, resulting in over 100 indictments. Governor Katie Hobbs condemned the partisan confirmation process by Senate Republicans. Heredia's resignation echoes that of Jennie Cunico from the Department of Health Services, both highlighting the struggle to serve amid political turmoil.