In December, those allegations were thrust into the national spotlight after a video of a YouTuber investigating fraud in the state went viral. Related: Minnesota under the microscope of U.S. government for several fraud allegationsSince then, there has been a statewide crackdown on Medicaid fraud, which is something autism clinics across Minnesota say has caught them in the crossfire. The care they provide depends heavily on Medicaid reimbursement, and providers say these payments are now unpredictable and delayed amid the fraud crackdown. The delays stem from a new Medicaid prepayment review process, which was one of the programs Minnesota rolled out as a broader effort to combat fraud. However, providers say cutting services isn’t an option because consistency is critical for children with autism.