Medicare Appeals Process: Part B Changes Appear to Be Fulfilling Their Purpose

HRD-90-57 Published: Jul 16, 1990. Publicly Released: Jul 16, 1990.

Highlights

Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO provided information on changes in claim volume and outcomes at the carrier level following changes in the Medicare Part B appeals process.

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