10/25/2011
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"Given that Medicaid is a joint state/Federal program, states have a very important role to play in preventing improper payments."
"Smart, effective regulation reinforces both goals simultaneously."
"Every dollar lost to misuse or fraud of our Federal health programs is one less dollar available to fund essential lifesaving medical services for Americans."
"I am encouraged that CMS implementation of GAO's recommendations will further help state Medicaid programs in their efforts to address this persistent issue."