The Commission for Economy in Governmental Expenditures submits herewith a report on a study of the reimbursement procedures of the institutions of the Department of Mental Hygiene and Hospitals and the Department of Health. The Commission was assisted by Mr. Wesley R. Ellms, Consultant, of the firm of Louis T. Klauder and Associates.

The study included a review of the historical background of the reimbursement requirements, the related statutes, and the policies, practices and procedures now in effect.

The report includes recommendations which if adopted should provide greater equity to patients and at the same time cause additional revenues to accrue to the State from insurance companies for patient care. Legislative changes are also outlined which appear necessary to accomplish the objectives of the recommendations.

The Commission gratefully acknowledges the cooperation of the officials and employees of the agencies whose operations were reviewed and the assistance given by other individuals and other States during the course of the study.

Respectfully submitted,

D. Woodrow Bird, Chairman
W. Roy Smith, Vice Chairman
Lloyd C. Bird
Howard P. Anderson
Richard M. Bagley
Paul W. Manns
B. H. Woodbridge, Jr.
Garland Gray
John W. Garber, Ex Officio

Commission for Economy in Governmental Expenditures