Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Arrests Man Impersonating Mental Health Professional

Unknown 2026 Behavioral Health
OIG Medicaid Fraud Obstruction
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Medicaid Fraud Control Unit agents arrested 44-year-old Temmie Uzzell this week and charged him with one felony count of Medicaid fraud for falsifying his diploma in order to work as a Mental Health Professional at a Monroe-based Medicaid services provider.

Read more on www.ag.state.la.us

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