02/10/2020
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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."
"GAO reports that CMS has made several changes since 2011 to help limit improper payments."
"The GAO next recommended that CMS apply more complete data for screening Medicaid providers."
"I am encouraged that CMS implementation of GAO's recommendations will further help state Medicaid programs in their efforts to address this persistent issue."