title: How states cook the books. Step 1: Inflate medical fees. Step 2: Make Uncle Sam pay for them.
authors: J P
authors: JP
authors: Shapiro
mesh_terms: D014487:Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U.S.; D005251:Fees, Medical / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D008396:Maryland; D008484:Medicaid / Q000191:economics*; D012051:Reimbursement Mechanisms / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D013221:State Health Plans / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D013660:Taxes / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D014481:United States