Texas Medicaid Provider Under Investigation for Surveillance of Claimants and Lawmakers

The CEO of Superior HealthPlan, a prominent Medicaid provider in Texas, recently admitted to engaging in surveillance activities that targeted claimants, legislators, and even a journalist. This revelation came to light during a public hearing and has prompted Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to initiate an investigation into the company. The controversial practice was highlighted by Tae Andrews, senior counsel at Calfee, Halter & Griswold, who remarked on the extremity of hiring private investigators to conduct such surveillance. Andrews described these actions as “insane” and indicative of the extensive “money and power” wielded by insurance companies. For a deeper insight into the unfolding events, the original article is available here.