State of Alabama Department of Finance
Instant Volume
New provider billing over $1M in their first year of Medicaid participation.
Billed $6.8M in first year (2024).
Statistical flags are not proof of wrongdoing. Some entities (government agencies, home care programs) may legitimately bill at high rates. Hospitals, government entities, and large care organizations may legitimately bill at higher rates due to patient acuity, overhead costs, or specialized services. Read our methodology.
Red Flags Explained
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Each flag represents a statistical test that identified unusual billing patterns. Here's what each flag on this provider means in plain English:
Instant Volume
Instant Volume means this provider billed over $1 million in their very first year of Medicaid participation. New providers typically ramp up gradually, so immediate high-volume billing can be a red flag.
These flags are statistical indicators only. Many flagged providers have legitimate explanations for their billing patterns. Learn more about our methodology.
Compared to Clinic/Center, Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center) Peers
Total spending distribution among 44 providers in this specialty
This provider's total spending of $6.8M is at the 25th percentile among 44 Clinic/Center, Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center) providers.
Total Paid
$6.8M
$6,774,730
Total Claims
25K
Beneficiaries
17K
1.5 claims/patient
Avg Cost/Claim
$268
🔍 Analysis
Provider Overview
State of Alabama Department of Finance is a Clinic/Center, Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center) provider based in Montgomery, AL. From the 2018–2024 period, this provider received $6.8M in Medicaid payments across 25K claims.
Important Context
- ℹ️This is a government entity that may serve as a fiscal agent for large populations. Government providers often bill at high volumes due to the scale of public programs they administer.
Why This Matters
This provider received $6.8M in Medicaid payments. While not among the largest billers, unusual patterns in providers of this size can still indicate systemic issues worth monitoring.
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