David Walker, former U.S. Comptroller General and CEO of the Government Accountability Office, spoke to a luncheon July 15 hosted by No Labels and the Comeback American Initiative, a Bridgeport-based group Walker founded. He talked about the long-term fiscal challenges faced by the state and country.
Former U.S. Comptroller General David Walker
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Thought you might find this story interesting. For some reason the Segarra administration in Hartford has entered into a deal with an organization called Satori World Medical to provide healthcare vacations for city employees. A poster in City Hall state “”This benefit is covered 100% by your City of Hartford Health Plan” and that it “Includes airfare, hotel and ground transportation for you and your companion, plus $250.00 for incidentals ” as well as “15-17 day stay in Puerto Rico at a world class hotel”.
You can see the poster here: http://www.scribd.com/doc/61205537/Htfd-Travel-Benefit
Leaving aside the fact Puerto Rico is not known for the quality of its medical care. The CEO of Satori World Medical is actually known for defrauding doctors and insurers.
http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20040316/news_1b16fpa.htm
http://www.nytimes.com/2002/04/14/business/the-taming-of-the-finance-officers.html?pagewanted=all&src=pm
This seems to be more of a boondoggle than an attempt to control medical costs.