| Date |
Report No. |
Title |
| Date Feb. 14, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-174 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2005 Report to Congressional Requesters ELDERLY HOUSING Federal Housing Programs That Offer Assistance for the Elderly GAO-05-174 a February 2005 ELDERLY HOUSING Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-174, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Federal Housing Programs That Offer Assistance for the Elderly Why ... |
| Date Feb. 14, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-205 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2005 Report to Congressional Committees RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS Options for Employment-Based Prescription Drug Benefits under the Medicare Modernization Act GAO-05-205 February 2005 RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-205, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Options for Employment-... |
| Date Nov. 23, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-05-146R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 November 23, 2004 The Honorable Orin G. Hatch Chairman The Honorable Patrick J. Leahy Ranking Minority Member Committee on the Judiciary United States Senate The Honorable F. James Sensenbrenner Jr. Chairman The Honorable John Conyers Jr. Ranking Minority Member Committee on the Judiciary House of Representatives Subject: The Prot... |
| Date Nov. 18, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-05-177T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EST Thursday, November 18, 2004 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Health and the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives FLU VACCINE Recent Supply Shortages Underscore Ongoing Challenges
Statement of Janet Heinrich Director, Health Car... |
| Date Nov. 12, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-05-78 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
November 2004 Report to Congressional Requesters NURSING HOME DEATHS Arkansas Coroner Referrals Confirm Weaknesses in State and Federal Oversight of Quality of Care GAO-05-78 November 2004 NURSING HOME DEATHS Arkansas Coroner Referrals Confirm Weaknesses in State and Federal Oversight of Quality of Care Highlights of GAO-05-78, a report to congres... |
| Date Aug. 30, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-971 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2004 Report to the Chairman, Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate TRANSPORTATIONDISADVANTAGED SENIORS Efforts to Enhance Senior Mobility Could Benefit from Additional Guidance and Information GAO-04-971 a August 2004 TRANSPORTATION-DISADVANTAGED SENIORS
Highlights of GAO-04-971, a report to the Chairman, Special Committee on Aging, U.S. ... |
| Date July 16, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-660 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2004 Report to Congressional Requesters NURSING HOME FIRE SAFETY Recent Fires Highlight Weaknesses in Federal Standards and Oversight GAO-04-660 July 2004 NURSING HOME FIRE SAFETY Recent Fires Highlight Weaknesses in Federal Standards and Oversight Highlights of GAO-04-660, a report to congressional requesters In 2003, 31 residents died in nu... |
| Date July 13, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-655 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2004 Report to the Chairman, Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate GUARDIANSHIPS Collaboration Needed to Protect Incapacitated Elderly People Correction made on 7/22/04 to p. 4, line 13, revised to read “Few courts provide a basis for estimating how many incapacitated elderly people have guardians”. GAO-04-655 a July 2004 GUARDIANSHIPS ... |
| Date June 30, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-480 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2004 Report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate MEDICAID WAIVERS HHS Approvals of Pharmacy Plus Demonstrations Continue to Raise Cost and Oversight Concerns GAO-04-480 June 2004 MEDICAID WAIVERS HHS Approvals of Pharmacy Plus Demonstrations Continue to Raise Cost and Oversight Concerns Highlights of GAO-04-480, a report to the Committee on Fina... |
| Date April 30, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-684 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 2004 Report to Congressional Requesters ASSISTED LIVING Examples of State Efforts to Improve Consumer Protections GAO-04-684 April 2004 ASSISTED LIVING Examples of State Efforts to Improve Consumer Protections Highlights of GAO-04-684, a report to congressional requesters Assisted living facilities provide help with activities of daily living in a ... |
| Date Feb. 24, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-412T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Tuesday, February 24, 2004 Testimony Before the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate CONSUMER PROTECTION Federal and State Agencies Face Challenges in Combating Predatory Lending
Statement of David G. Wood, Director Financial Markets and Community Investment GAO-04-412T February 24, 2004 CONSUMER PROT... |
| Date Jan. 30, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-280 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 2004 Report to the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member, Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate CONSUMER PROTECTION Federal and State Agencies Face Challenges in Combating Predatory Lending GAO-04-280 a January 2004 CONSUMER PROTECTION Federal and State Agencies Face Challenges in Combating Predatory Lending Highlights of GAO-04-280, a report to... |
| Date Jan. 5, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-166R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 January 5, 2004 The Honorable Charles Grassley Chairman The Honorable Max Baucus Ranking Minority Member Committee on Finance United States Senate Subject: SCHIP: HHS Continues to Approve Waivers That Are Inconsistent with Program Goals States provide health care coverage to about 60 million low-income uninsured adults and children large... |
| Date Nov. 21, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-04-275R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 November 21, 2003 The Honorable Larry E. Craig Chairman Special Committee on Aging United States Senate Subject: Aging Issues: Related GAO Products in Calendar Years 2001 and 2002 Dear Mr. Chairman: This report responds to the Committee’s request for a compilation of our calendar years 2001 and 2002 products pertaining to older America... |
| Date Sept. 3, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-912 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2003 Report to Congressional Requesters PRESCRIPTION DRUG DISCOUNT CARDS Savings Depend on Pharmacy and Type of Card Used GAO-03-912 September 2003 PRESCRIPTION DRUG DISCOUNT CARDS
Highlights of GAO-03-912, a report to congressional requesters Savings Depend on Pharmacy and Type of Card Used While prescription drugs have become an increasingly ... |
| Date July 17, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-1016T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 17, 2003 Testimony Before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate NURSING HOMES Prevalence of Serious Quality Problems Remains Unacceptably High, Despite Some Decline
Statement of William J. Scanlon Director—Health Care Issues GAO-03-1016T July 17, 2003 NURSING HOMES Prevalence of Serious Qual... |
| Date Jan. 24, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-350 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 2003 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Subcommittee on EmployerEmployee Relations, Committee on Education and the Workforce, House of Representatives OLDER WORKERS Employment Assistance Focuses on Subsidized Jobs and Job Search, but Revised Performance Measures Could Improve Access to Other Services GAO-03-350 January 2003 OLDER WORKERS Empl... |
| Date March 21, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-544T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, March 21, 2002 LONG-TERM CARE Aging Baby Boom Generation Will Increase Demand and Burden on Federal and State Budgets
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO-02-544T Mr. Chairman and Members of the Committ... |
| Date Sept. 10, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-1139T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Monday, September 10, 2001 HEALTH PRODUCTS FOR SENIORS Potential Harm From “Anti-Aging” Products
Statement of Janet Heinrich Director, Health Care—Public Health Issues GAO-01-1139T Mr. Chairman and Members of the Committee: I am pleased to ha... |
| Date Sept. 7, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-1129 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2001 Report to Chairman, Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate HEALTH PRODUCTS FOR SENIORS “Anti-Aging” Products Pose Potential for Physical and Economic Harm GAO-01-1129 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Some Dietary Supplements Have Been Associated With Potentially Serious Health Consequences for Senior Citizens Senior Citizen... |
| Date June 14, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-671 |
Title
GAO
June 2001 Report to Congressional Committees MEDICARE SUBVENTION DEMONSTRATION DOD’s Pilot HMO Appealed to Seniors, Underscored Management Complexities GAO-01-671 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background DOD Successfully Operated Medicare Managed Care Plans, Enrolled Many Retirees DOD Officials Indicated That, On Balance, Demonstration Had Positive Effects Demonstration Challenges Reflect... |
| Date May 30, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-786T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. in Portland, Oregon Wednesday, May 30, 2001 Testimony
Before the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate FLU VACCINE Steps Are Needed to Better Prepare for Possible Future Shortages
Statement of Janet Heinrich Director, Health Care-Public Health Issues GAO-01-786T Chairman Craig, Ranking Member Breaux, and Se... |
| Date March 27, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-563T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 27, 2001 Testimony
Before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate LONG-TERM CARE Baby Boom Generation Increases Challenge of Financing Needed Services
Statement of William J. Scanlon Director, Health Care Issues GAO-01-563T Long-Term Care: Baby Boom Generation Increases Challenge of Financing Ne... |
| Date Jan. 9, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-211 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 2001 Report to the Honorable Christopher Shays, House of Representatives TITLE III, OLDER AMERICANS ACT Carryover Funds Are Not Creating a Serious Meal Service Problem Nationwide GAO-01-211 United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Le er t January 9, 2001 The Honorable Christopher Shays House of Representatives Dear Mr. Shays... |
| Date Sept. 6, 2000 |
Report No. HEHS-00-162 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2000 Report to Congressional Requesters STATE PHARMACY PROGRAMS Assistance Designed to Target Coverage and Stretch Budgets GAO/HEHS-00-162 Contents Letter Appendixes Tables
Appendix I: Scope and Methodology 3 26 Table 1: State Pharmacy Assistance Programs, Years Enacted and Operational 7 Table 2: Eligibility Requirements for State Pharmacy Assi... |
| Date Aug. 18, 2000 |
Report No. HEHS-00-94 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 2000 Report to the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate MEDICARE AND MEDICAID Implementing State Demonstrations for Dual Eligibles Has Proven Challenging GAO/HEHS-00-94 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Voluntary State Programs Have Limited Operational Experience and Scope Developing and Implementing Dual-Eligible Initiatives Has Been... |
| Date Aug. 17, 2000 |
Report No. RCED-00-238 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 2000 Report to Congressional Requesters FOOD ASSISTANCE Options for Improving Nutrition for Older Americans GAO/RCED-00-238 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Objectives, Scope, and Methodology 3 22 24 35 40 42 45 47 Appendix II: Results of Telephone Survey of State Food Stamp Directors Appendix III: Food Stamp Program Appendix IV: Elderly Nut... |
| Date June 30, 2000 |
Report No. HEHS-00-107 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2000 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Aging, Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, U.S. Senate TITLE III, OLDER AMERICANS ACT Administration on Aging Funding Method Underfunds HighElderly-Growth States GAO/HEHS-00-107 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Comparison of the Funding Allotment Steps Described in the Statute With ... |
| Date June 28, 2000 |
Report No. RCED-00-223R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-285702 June 28, 2000 The Honorable Charles E. Grassley, Chairman Special Committee on Aging United States Senate The Honorable John B. Breaux, Ranking Member Special Committee on Aging United States Senate Subject: Food Stamp Program: Data on Assistance for the Elderly In your let... |
| Date May 11, 2000 |
Report No. T-HEHS-00-112 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, May 11, 2000 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives PRESCRIPTION DRUGS Adapting Private Sector Management Methods for a Medicare Benefit
Statement of William J. Scanlon, Director Health Financing and Public Health Issues Health, Education, ... |
| Date May 11, 2000 |
Report No. AIMD-00-166R |
Title
-GAO Accountability * Integrity * Reliability United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC -20548 Accounting and Information Management Division B-285258 May 11, 2000 The Honorable Nancy L. Johnson House of Representatives Subject: Federal Mandatory Spending on the Elderly Dear Mrs. Johnson: I am writing to respond to a question you asked the Comptroller General at his testimony before t... |
| Date March 6, 2000 |
Report No. T-HEHS-00-68 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:00 p.m. Monday, Mar. 6, 2000 Testimony
Before the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate MEDICARE Few Beneficiaries Use Colorectal Cancer Screening and Diagnostic Services
Statement of William J. Scanlon, Director Health Financing and Public Health Issues Health and Human Services Division GAO/T-HEHS-00-68 Medicare:... |
| Date Feb. 16, 2000 |
Report No. T-HEHS/AIMD-00-100 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 16, 2000 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Health and Environment, Committee on Commerce, House of Representatives PRESCRIPTION DRUGS Increasing Medicare Beneficiary Access and Related Implications
Statement of William J. Scanlon, Director Health Financing and Public Health Issues Heal... |
| Date Feb. 15, 2000 |
Report No. T-HEHS/AIMD-00-99 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives Tuesday, February 15, 2000 PRESCRIPTION DRUGS Increasing Medicare Beneficiary Access and Related Implications
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GA O
GAO/T-HEHS/AIMD-00-99 Mr. Chairman and Members of the Subcommittee: I am ple... |
| Date Nov. 4, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-00-6 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
November 1999 Report to the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate NURSING HOME CARE Enhanced HCFA Oversight of State Programs Would Better Ensure Quality GAO/HEHS-00-6 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-281759 November 4, 1999 The Honorable Charles E. Grassley Chairman The... |
| Date Nov. 4, 1999 |
Report No. T-HEHS-00-27 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, November 4, 1999 Testimony
Before the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate NURSING HOMES Enhanced HCFA Oversight of State Programs Would Better Ensure Quality Care
Statement of William J. Scanlon, Director Health Financing and Public Health Issues Health, Education, and Human Services Division G... |
| Date Aug. 13, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-154R |
Title
GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-283329 August 13,1999 The Honorable Charles E. Grassley Chairman Special Committee on Aging United States Senate Subject: Nursing Home Oversight: Industrv Examules Do Not Demonstrate That Reaulatorv Actions Were Unreasonable Dear Mr. Chairman: At your request, we have in the past yea... |
| Date June 30, 1999 |
Report No. T-HEHS-99-155 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 30, 1999 Testimony
Before the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate NURSING HOMES HCFA Initiatives to Improve Care Are Under Way but Will Require Continued Commitment
Statement of William J. Scanlon, Director Health Financing and Public Health Issues Health, Education, and Human Services Di... |
| Date June 30, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-157 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 1999 Report to the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate NURSING HOMES Proposal to Enhance Oversight of Poorly Performing Homes Has Merit GAO/HEHS-99-157 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-283084 June 30, 1999 The Honorable Charles E. Grassley Chairman The Honorable J... |
| Date June 15, 1999 |
Report No. T-HEHS-99-146 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 15, 1999 Testimony
Before the Committee on Environmental Matters, House of Delegates, Maryland General Assembly NURSING HOMES Complaint Investigation Processes in Maryland
Statement of Kathryn G. Allen, Associate Director Health Financing and Public Health Issues Health, Education, and Human Ser... |
| Date May 19, 1999 |
Report No. T-HEHS-99-126 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 19, 1999 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education, Training, and Life-Long Learning, Committee on Education and the Workforce House of Representatives SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICE EMPLOYMENT Program Reauthorization Issues That Affect Serving Disadvantaged Seniors
Statement of Ma... |
| Date April 26, 1999 |
Report No. T-HEHS-99-111 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:00 p.m. Monday, April 26, 1999 Testimony
Before the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate ASSISTED LIVING Quality-of-Care and Consumer Protection Issues
Statement of Kathryn G. Allen, Associate Director Health Financing and Public Health Issues Health, Education, and Human Services Division GAO/T-HEHS-99-111 Assist... |
| Date April 26, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-27 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 1999 Report to Congressional Requesters ASSISTED LIVING Quality-of-Care and Consumer Protection Issues in Four States GAO/HEHS-99-27 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-278340 April 26, 1999 The Honorable Charles Grassley Chairman, Special Committee on Aging United Stat... |
| Date April 9, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-61 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 1999 Report to Congressional Requesters LOW-INCOME MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES Further Outreach and Administrative Simplification Could Increase Enrollment GAO/HEHS-99-61 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-282061 April 9, 1999 The Honorable Pete Stark Ranking Minority Membe... |
| Date March 22, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-80 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 1999 Report to the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member, Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate NURSING HOMES Complaint Investigation Processes Often Inadequate to Protect Residents GAO/HEHS-99-80 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-281767 Le er t Letter March 22, 1999... |
| Date March 22, 1999 |
Report No. T-HEHS-99-89 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:00 p.m. Monday, March 22, 1999 Testimony
Before the Senate Special Committee on Aging NURSING HOMES Stronger Complaint and Enforcement Practices Needed to Better Ensure Adequate Care
Statement of William J. Scanlon, Director Health Financing and Public Health Issues Health, Education, and Human Services Division GAO/... |
| Date March 18, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-46 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 1999 Report to Congressional Requesters NURSING HOMES Additional Steps Needed to Strengthen Enforcement of Federal Quality Standards GAO/HEHS-99-46 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-278679 March 18, 1999 The Honorable Charles E. Grassley Chairman The Honorable John B.... |
| Date Dec. 4, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-99-6 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
December 1998 Report to Congressional Requesters SPECIALTY CARE Heart Attack Survivors Treated by Cardiologists More Likely to Take Recommended Drugs GAO/HEHS-99-6 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-276534 December 4, 1998 The Honorable Ben Nighthorse Campbell The Honorable ... |
| Date Aug. 1, 1998 |
Report No. AA-98-15(3) |
Title
United States Gene% Aqcounting Office GAO
August 1998 Health, Education and Human Services Division Health F’inaneing and Systems Issue Area Active Assignments . LiAOfAA-98-X(3) s . - Foreword This report was prepared primarily to inform Congressional members and key staff of ongoing assignments in the General Accounting Office’s Health F’inancing and Systems issue area. This report contains... |
| Date July 28, 1998 |
Report No. T-HEHS-98-219 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 28, 1998 Testimony
Before the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate CALIFORNIA NURSING HOMES Federal and State Oversight Inadequate to Protect Residents in Homes With Serious Care Violations
Statement of William J. Scanlon, Director Health Financing and Systems Issues Health, Education, and H... |
