Wyden calls for investigation of youth residential treatment centers over 'rampant abuse'

Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) called for the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate youth residential treatment facilities operated by multiple national health care companies, alleging evidence of civil rights violations and Medicaid fraud.

In two letters to Attorney General Merrick Garland, Wyden claimed evidence showed "civil rights violations of children and young people" as well as "abuse, neglect, and fraud" carried out by four operators of youth residential treatment facilities: Universal Health Services...