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justsaygnosis
16th April 2003, 04:06 PM
Isn't this what watchdog agengies are paid to do?

http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/health/drugs/2003-04-16-drug-settlement_x.htm

"Soaring drug prices and strapped state budgets are leading U.S. attorneys and states to crack down on abuse of Medicaid, the U.S. health plan for the poor and disabled."

One would think that regular and thorough accounting might prevent this sort of thing.

I guess it's better late than never.

Jim_MDP
17th April 2003, 01:22 AM
Originally posted by justsaygnosis

One would think that regular and thorough accounting might prevent this sort of thing.

The abuse runs from distributors/dispensors/prescribers right down to the end users. Thorough accounting would be great, and would probably cost more than current losses. :(

Friggin' buearocracy.



re:avatar- Hey you Gnostic, I see you bagged yourself a fat one there. :D