Medicaid: Early Problems in Implementing the Philadelphia HealthPASS Program
HRD-88-37
Published: Dec 22, 1987. Publicly Released: Dec 22, 1987.
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In response to a congressional request, GAO reviewed Pennsylvania's progress and problems in implementing the Philadelphia Accessible Services System (HealthPASS), a contractor-operated program that manages and coordinates delivery of prepaid health care services to Medicaid recipients.
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Capitation (medical care)state relationsHealth care cost controlHealth care programsHealth care servicesHealth insurance cost controlMedicaidMedical services ratesProgram managementState-administered programsQuality of care