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| Date June 14, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-468 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2011 Report to Congressional Requesters MEDICAL DEVICES FDA Should Enhance Its Oversight of Recalls GAO-11-468 June 2011 MEDICAL DEVICES
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability FDA Should Enhance Its Oversight of Recalls
Highlights of GAO-11-468, a report to congressional requesters Why GAO Did This Study
Recalls are an important tool to... |
| Date May 31, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-337R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 May 31, 2011 The Honorable Pete Stark Ranking Member Subcommittee on Health Committee on Ways and Means House of Representatives The Honorable Charles E. Grassley Ranking Member Committee on the Judiciary United States Senate Subject: Medicare: Issues for Manufacturer-Level Competitive Bidding for Durable Medical Equipment In 2009... |
| Date May 3, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-591T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:30 a.m. EDT Tuesday, May 3, 2011 Testimony Before the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VA HEALTH CARE Weaknesses in Policies and Oversight Governing Medical Equipment Pose Risks to Veterans’ Safety
Statement of Randall B. Williamson Director, Health Care GAO-11-591T Chairman Miller... |
| Date May 3, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-391 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2011 Report to Congressional Requesters VA HEALTH CARE Weaknesses in Policies and Oversight Governing Medical Supplies and Equipment Pose Risks to Veterans’ Safety GAO-11-391 May 2011 VA HEALTH CARE
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Weaknesses in Policies and Oversight Governing Medical Supplies and Equipment Pose Risks to Veteran... |
| Date April 13, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-556T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, April 13, 2011 Testimony Before the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate MEDICAL DEVICES FDA’s Premarket Review and Postmarket Safety Efforts
Statement of Marcia Crosse Director, Health Care GAO-11-556T April 13, 2011 MEDICAL DEVICES
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability FDA... |
| Date Sept. 23, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-1038T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, September 23, 2010 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VA HEALTH CARE Preliminary Observations on the Purchasing and Tracking of Supplies and Medical Equipment and the Potential Impact on Veterans’ Safety
Statement of ... |
| Date Sept. 15, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-1057T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, September 15, 2010 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives MEDICARE CMS Has Addressed Some Implementation Problems from Round 1 of the Durable Medical Equipment Competitive Bidding Program for the Round 1 Rebid
Statement of... |
| Date Aug. 24, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-738 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2010 Report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate GROUP PURCHASING ORGANIZATIONS Services Provided to Customers and Initiatives Regarding Their Business Practices GAO-10-738 August 2010 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-738, a report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate Accountability Integrity Reliabili... |
| Date Jan. 29, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-323R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 January 29, 2010 The Honorable Charles E. Grassley Ranking Member Committee on Finance United States Senate Subject: Group Purchasing Organizations: Research on Their Pricing Impact on Health Care Providers Dear Senator Grassley: Hospitals and other health care providers use purchasing intermediaries—group purchasing organizatio... |
| Date Nov. 6, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-10-27 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
November 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters MEDICARE CMS Working to Address Problems from Round 1 of the Durable Medical Equipment Competitive Bidding Program GAO-10-27 November 2009 MEDICARE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-27, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability CMS Working to Address Problems from Round... |
| Date Sept. 25, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-807 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters OVERSIGHT OF CLINICAL INVESTIGATORS Action Needed to Improve Timeliness and Enhance Scope of FDA’s Debarment and Disqualification Processes for Medical Product Investigators GAO-09-807 September 2009 OVERSIGHT OF CLINICAL INVESTIGATORS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-807, a report to congressiona... |
| Date June 19, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-581 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION FDA Faces Challenges Meeting Its Growing Medical Product Responsibilities and Should Develop Complete Estimates of Its Resource Needs GAO-09-581 June 2009 FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-581, a report to congressional requesters Accountability In... |
| Date June 18, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-370T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EDT Thursday, June 18, 2009 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives MEDICAL DEVICES Shortcomings in FDA’s Premarket Review, Postmarket Surveillance, and Inspections of Device Manufacturing Establishments
Statement of Marcia Crosse Direct... |
| Date Jan. 15, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-190 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
January 2009 Report to Congressional Addressees MEDICAL DEVICES FDA Should Take Steps to Ensure That High-Risk Device Types Are Approved through the Most Stringent Premarket Review Process GAO-09-190 January 2009 MEDICAL DEVICES Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-190, a report to congressional addressees Accountability Integrity Reliability FDA Shoul... |
| Date July 3, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-955 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2008 Report to the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate MEDICARE Covert Testing Exposes Weaknesses in the Durable Medical Equipment Supplier Screening Process GAO-08-955 July 2008 MEDICARE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-955, a report to the Permanent Subcommittee on In... |
| Date May 6, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-767T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:00 p.m. EDT Tuesday, May 6, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives MEDICARE Competitive Bidding for Medical Equipment and Supplies Could Reduce Program Payments, but Adequate Oversight Is Critical
Statement of Kathleen M. King Director, Health Ca... |
| Date Jan. 29, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-428T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Tuesday, January 29, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives MEDICAL DEVICES Challenges for FDA in Conducting Manufacturer Inspections
Statement of Marcia Crosse, Director Health Care GAO-08-428T January 29,... |
| Date Oct. 31, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-08-27 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
October 2007 Report to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives INFLUENZA VACCINE Issues Related to Production, Distribution, and Public Health Messages GAO-08-27 October 2007 INFLUENZA VACCINE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-27, a report to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representative... |
| Date July 24, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-635 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2006 Report to Congressional Committees MEDICARE OUTPATIENT PAYMENTS Rates for Certain Radioactive Sources Used in Brachytherapy Could Be Set Prospectively GAO-06-635 July 2006 MEDICARE OUTPATIENT PAYMENTS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-635, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Rates for Certain Radioacti... |
| Date Dec. 15, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-06-63 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
December 2005 Report to Congressional Committees MEDICARE AND MEDICAID COVERAGE Therapies and Supplies for Inflammatory Bowel Disease GAO-06-63 December 2005 MEDICARE AND MEDICAID COVERAGE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-63, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Therapies and Supplies for Inflammatory Bowel Dise... |
| Date Sept. 22, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-656 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2005 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate MEDICARE More Effective Screening and Stronger Enrollment Standards Needed for Medical Equipment Suppliers GAO-05-656 September 2005 MEDICARE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-656, a report to the Chairman, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate Accountability Integrity Reliability ... |
| Date Feb. 25, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-210 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2005 Report to Congressional Requesters MANAGING DIABETES Health Plan Coverage of Services and Supplies GAO-05-210 February 2005 MANAGING DIABETES Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-210, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Health Plan Coverage of Services and Supplies Why GAO Did This Study
Diabetes, whi... |
| Date Sept. 7, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-765 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2004 Report to Congressional Committees MEDICARE Past Experience Can Guide Future Competitive Bidding for Medical Equipment and Supplies GAO-04-765 a September 2004 MEDICARE Past Experience Can Guide Future Competitive Bidding for Medical Equipment and Supplies Highlights of GAO-04-765, a report to congressional committees. The Medicare ... |
| Date June 22, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-718 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2004 Report to the Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives CONTRACT MANAGEMENT Further Efforts Needed to Sustain VA’s Progress in Purchasing Medical Products and Services GAO-04-718 a June 2004 CONTRACT MANAGEMENT Further Efforts Needed to Sustain VA’s Progress in Purchasing Medical Products and Services Highlights of GAO-04-718... |
| Date Aug. 15, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-878 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 2003 Report to Congressional Committees MEDICARE HOME HEALTH PAYMENT Nonroutine Medical Supply Data Needed to Assess Payment Adjustments GAO-03-878 a August 2003 MEDICARE HOME HEALTH PAYMENT Nonroutine Medical Supply Data Needed to Assess Payment Adjustments Highlights of GAO-03-878, a report to congressional committees Under Medicare’s prospect... |
| Date July 16, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-998T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, 2003 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights, Committee on the Judiciary, U.S. Senate GROUP PURCHASING ORGANIZATIONS Use of Contracting Processes and Strategies to Award Contracts for Medical-Surgical Products
Statement for the Record by Marjo... |
| Date May 15, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-792R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 May 15, 2003 The Honorable Richard G. Lugar Chairman The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Ranking Minority Member Committee on Foreign Relations United States Senate The Honorable Henry J. Hyde Chairman The Honorable Tom Lantos Ranking Minority Member Committee on International Relations House of Representatives Subject: Rebuilding Iraq Rebuild... |
| Date Sept. 10, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-1095T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 10, 2002 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives PUBLIC HEALTH Maintaining an Adequate Blood Supply Is Key to Emergency Preparedness
Statement of Janet Heinrich Director, Health Care—Public Health Issue... |
| Date July 22, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-754 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2002 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives PUBLIC HEALTH Blood Supply Generally Adequate Despite New Donor Restrictions GAO-02-754 a Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background The Blood Supply Generally Is Adequate Blood Suppliers’ Response to September 11 ... |
| Date June 26, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-872T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 26, 2002 VA AND DEFENSE HEALTH CARE Potential Exists for Savings through Joint Purchasing of Medical and Surgical Supplies
Statement of Cynthia A. Bascetta Director, Health Care—Veterans... |
| Date June 12, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-833T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 12, 2002 MEDICARE Challenges Remain in Setting Payments for Medical Equipment and Supplies and Covered Drugs
Statement of Leslie G. Aronovitz Director... |
| Date April 30, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-690T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, 2002 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition, and Business and Consumer Rights, Committee on the Judiciary, U.S. Senate GROUP PURCHASING ORGANIZATIONS
Pilot Study Suggests Large Buying Groups Do Not Always Offer Hospitals Lower Prices
Statement for the Record by William ... |
| Date May 15, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-624 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2001 Report to Congressional Requesters FLU VACCINE Supply Problems Heighten Need to Ensure Access for High-Risk People GAO-01-624 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Manufacturing Problems Caused Temporary Shortages and Spikes in Price Distribution of Vaccine Does Not Ensure Priority to High-Risk Individuals HHS Has Initiatives Under Way to ... |
| Date May 1, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-666T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 1, 2001 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on National Security, Veterans Affairs and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives COMBATING TERRORISM Accountability Over Medical Supplies Needs Further Improvement
Statement of Linda M. Calbom Director, Financial Management... |
| Date March 30, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-463 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 2001 Report to the Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security, Veterans Affairs and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives COMBATING TERRORISM Accountability Over Medical Supplies Needs Further Improvement GAO-01-463 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Objective, Scope, and Methodology 3 30 32 38... |
| Date Nov. 17, 2000 |
Report No. GAO-01-60R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 November 17, 2000 The Honorable Pete Stark House of Representatives Subject: Occupational Safety: Selected Cost and Benefit Implications of Needlestick Prevention Devices for Hospitals Dear Mr. Stark: This letter responds to your request for an examination of the potential benefits and costs of changes that would be mandated under the pr... |
| Date July 5, 2000 |
Report No. HEHS-00-79 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2000 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives MEDICARE PAYMENTS Use of Revised “Inherent Reasonableness” Process Generally Appropriate GAO/HEHS-00-79 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Scope and Methodology 3 36 39 Appendix II: Comparison of the Inherent Reasonableness Procedures f... |
| Date March 8, 2000 |
Report No. T-HEHS/AIMD-00-59 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, Mar. 8, 2000 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on National Security, Veterans Affairs, and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives COMBATING TERRORISM Chemical and Biological Medical Supplies Are Poorly Managed
Statement of Cynthia A. Bascetta, Associate D... |
| Date Oct. 29, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS/AIMD-00-36 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
October 1999 Report to Congressional Committees COMBATING TERRORISM Chemical and Biological Medical Supplies Are Poorly Managed GAO/HEHS/AIMD-00-36 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-282839 October 29, 1999 The Honorable Arlen Specter, Chairman Committee on Veterans’ Affai... |
| Date Sept. 23, 1999 |
Report No. T-HEHS-99-195 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, September 23, 1999 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Commerce, House of Representatives BLOOD SUPPLY Availability of Blood
Statement of Janet Heinrich, Associate Director Health Financing and Public Health Issues Health, Education, and Human Services Div... |
| Date Sept. 20, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-187R |
Title
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Accountabllily * Integrity
l Reliability United States General Accounting Washington, DC 20548 Office Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-283557 September 20,1999 The Honorable Tom Bliley Chairman, Committee on Commerce House of Representatives Subject: Blood Sunulv: Availabilitv of Blood to Meet the Nation’s Reauirements Dear Mr. Chairman A recent report by the National Blood Dat... |
| Date April 5, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-56 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 1999 Report to Congressional Committees MEDICARE Access to Home Oxygen Largely Unchanged; Closer HCFA Monitoring Needed GAO/HEHS-99-56 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-280839 April 5, 1999 The Honorable William V. Roth, Jr. Chairman The Honorable Daniel Patrick Moyni... |
| Date Nov. 16, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-99-16R |
Title
GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-279966 November 16, 1998 The Honorable William M. Thomas Chairman, Subcommittee on Health Committee on Ways and Means House of Representatives The Honorable Philip M. Crane House of Representatives Subject: Medicare: Coverage of Pumas Used to Administer Intravenous Drugs Medicare’ ... |
| Date Oct. 14, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-99-2 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
October 1998 Report to the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate HIV/AIDS DRUGS Funding Implications of New Combination Therapies for Federal and State Programs GAO/HEHS-99-2 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division... |
| Date Sept. 9, 1998 |
Report No. T-HEHS-98-242 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 9, 1998 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Human Resources, Committee on Government Reform and Oversight, House of Representatives BLOOD PLASMA SAFETY Plasma Product Risks and Manufacturers’ Compliance
Statement of Bernice Steinhardt, Director Health Services Quality and Public Healt... |
| Date Sept. 9, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-98-205 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 1998 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Human Resources, Committee on Government Reform and Oversight, House of Representatives BLOOD PLASMA SAFETY Plasma Product Risks Are Low if Good Manufacturing Practices Are Followed GAO/HEHS-98-205 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Service... |
| Date May 12, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-98-102 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 1998 Report to the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate MEDICARE Need to Overhaul Costly Payment System for Medical Equipment and Supplies GAO/HEHS-98-102 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-277617 May 12, 1998 The Honorable Charles E. Grassley Chairman The Honorable J... |
| Date May 7, 1998 |
Report No. T-HEHS-98-166 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 7, 1998 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Human Resources, Committee on Government Reform and Oversight, House of Representatives BLOOD SAFETY Recalls and Withdrawals of Plasma Products
Statement of Bernice Steinhardt, Director Health Services Quality and Public Health Issues Health, Educati... |
| Date Nov. 7, 1997 |
Report No. HEHS-98-17 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
November 1997 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate MEDICARE Home Oxygen Program Warrants Continued HCFA Attention GAO/HEHS-98-17 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-277568 November 7, 1997 The Honorable William V. Roth, Jr. Chairman, Committee on Finance ... |
| Date June 17, 1997 |
Report No. HEHS-97-157R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education and Human Sexvices Division B-271640 June 17, 1997 The Honorable Charles E. Grassley Chairman, Special Committee on Aging United States Senate Subject: Medicare: Problems Affecting HCFA’s Abilitv to Set Anuronriate Reimbursement Rates for Medical Euuinment and Sunulies Dear Mr. Chairman: Medicare spent over $4.3 bil... |
