August 14, 2009
Medicaid Preventive Services: Concerted Efforts Needed to Ensure Beneficiaries Receive Services
GAO, Government Accountability Office, conducted a study and examined data for the extent of treatment to severely ill children and adults, state monitoring
and coverage of preventive services, and federal oversight by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, (CMS). After analyzing the data, GAO recommends
ensuring initial screenings to new patients of Medicaid, regularly reviewing programs, and expedite efforts for coverage for obese-related issues.

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