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| Date Dec. 1, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-05-142R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 December 1, 2004 The Honorable Joe Barton Chairman Committee on Energy and Commerce House of Representatives Subject: Medicare Chemotherapy Payments: New Drug and Administration Fees Are Closer to Providers’ Costs Dear Mr. Chairman: The Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 1 (MMA) required the S... |
| Date Oct. 8, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-05-85 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
October 2004 Report to Congressional Committees MEDICARE PHYSICIAN PAYMENTS Concerns about Spending Target System Prompt Interest in Considering Reforms GAO-05-85 a October 2004 MEDICARE PHYSICIAN PAYMENTS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-85, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Concerns about Spending Target Sy... |
| Date Sept. 21, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-1004T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2004 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives MEDICARE PREVENTIVE SERVICES Most Beneficiaries Receive Some but Not All Recommended Services
Statement of Janet Heinrich Director, Health Care—Public Health Issues GAO-... |
| Date July 21, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-755 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2004 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VA MEDICAL CENTERS Internal Control over Selected Operating Functions Needs Improvement GAO-04-755 a July 2004 VA MEDICAL CENTERS Internal Control over Selected Operating Functions Needs Improvement Highlights ... |
| Date June 17, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-892T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, June 17, 2004 Testimony
Before the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate INTERNET PHARMACIES Hydrocodone, an Addictive Narcotic Pain Medication, Is Available Without a Prescription Through the Internet
Statement of Robert J. Cramer Managing Dire... |
| Date May 28, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-516 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2004 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate ENERGY EMPLOYEES COMPENSATION Even with Needed Improvements in Case Processing, Program Structure May Result in Inconsistent Benefit Outcomes GAO-04-516 May 2004 ENERGY EMPLOYEES COMPENSATION Even with Needed Improvements in Case Processing, Program Structure May Result in Inconsistent Be... |
| Date May 28, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-515 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2004 Report to Congressional Committees ENERGY EMPLOYEES COMPENSATION Even with Needed Improvements in Case Processing, Program Structure May Result in Inconsistent Benefit Outcomes GAO-04-515 a May 2004 ENERGY EMPLOYEES COMPENSATION Even with Needed Improvements in Case Processing, Program Structure May Result in Inconsistent Benefit Outcomes Highli... |
| Date May 5, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-751T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, May 5, 2004 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives MEDICARE PHYSICIAN PAYMENTS Information on Spending Trends and Targets
Statement of A. Bruce Steinwald Director, Health Care—Economic and Payment Issues GAO-04-751T May 5, 2004... |
| Date March 31, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-566 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 2004 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VA HEALTH CARE Improved Screening of Practitioners Would Reduce Risk to Veterans GAO-04-566 March 2004 VA HEALTH CARE Improved Screening of Practitioners Would Reduce Risk to Veterans Highlights of GAO-04-566, a repo... |
| Date March 31, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-625T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Wednesday, March 31, 2004 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VA HEALTH CARE Veterans at Risk from Inconsistent Screening of Practitioners
Statement of Cynthia A. Bascetta Director, Health Care—Veterans’ Health ... |
| Date Nov. 21, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-04-249T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EST Friday, November 21, 2003 Testimony Before the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, U.S. Senate ENERGY EMPLOYEES COMPENSATION Case-Processing Bottlenecks Delay Payment of Claims
Statement of Robert E. Robertson, Director, Education, Workforce, and Income Security Issues GAO-04-249T November 2003 ENE... |
| Date Oct. 31, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-04-124 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
October 2003 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, U.S. Senate PHYSICIAN WORKFORCE Physician Supply Increased in Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Areas but Geographic Disparities Persisted GAO-04-124 October 2003 PHYSICIAN WORKFORCE Physician Supply Increased in Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Areas but Geographic ... |
| Date Oct. 22, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-04-167 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
October 2003 Report to Congressional Requesters SPECIALTY HOSPITALS Geographic Location, Services Provided, and Financial Performance GAO-04-167 October 2003 SPECIALTY HOSPITALS Geographic Location, Services Provided, and Financial Performance Highlights of GAO-04-167, a report to the Honorable Bill Thomas, Chairman, Committee on Ways and Means, House of... |
| Date Aug. 8, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-836 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 2003 Report to Congressional Requesters MEDICAL MALPRACTICE Implications of Rising Premiums on Access to Health Care GAO-03-836 August 2003 MEDICAL MALPRACTICE Implications of Rising Premiums on Access to Health Care Highlights of GAO-03-836, a report to congressional requesters The recent rising cost of medical malpractice insurance premiums in m... |
| Date July 2, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-625 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2003 Report to Congressional Requesters VA HEALTH CARE Adequacy of Resident Supervision Is Not Assured, but Plans Could Improve Oversight GAO-03-625 July 2003 VA HEALTH CARE Adequacy of Resident Supervision Is Not Assured, but Plans Could Improve Oversight Highlights of GAO-03-625, a report to congressional requesters The Department of Veterans Affa... |
| Date June 27, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-702 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2003 Report to Congressional Requesters MEDICAL MALPRACTICE INSURANCE Multiple Factors Have Contributed to Increased Premium Rates GAO-03-702 a June 2003 MEDICAL MALPRACTICE INSURANCE Multiple Factors Have Contributed to Increased Premium Rates Highlights of GAO-03-702, a report to congressional requesters Over the past several years, large increase... |
| Date March 17, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-185 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 2003 Report to Congressional Committees MEDICARE PROVIDER ENROLLMENT Opportunities to Enhance Program Integrity Efforts GAO-03-185 March 2003 MEDICARE PROVIDER ENROLLMENT Opportunities to Enhance Program Integrity Efforts Highlights of GAO-03-185, a report to the Senate Committee on Finance, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and the House... |
| Date Nov. 1, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-03-189 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
November 2002 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Criminal Justice, Drug Policy and Human Resources, Committee on Government Reform, U.S. House of Representatives MARIJUANA Early Experiences with Four States’ Laws That Allow Use for Medical Purposes GAO-03-189 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Implementation in Oregon, Alaska, Hawaii, and... |
| Date Oct. 18, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-03-179 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
October 2002 Report to Congressional Committees MEDICARE PHYSICIAN PAYMENTS Medical Settings and Safety of Endoscopic Procedures GAO-03-179 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Level of Safety of Endoscopy Does Not Appear to Differ by Medical Setting Payment Differential Has Increased but Proportion of Office Procedures Has Not Increased If Office... |
| Date July 23, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-968T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, 2002 MEDICARE HOSPITAL AND PHYSICIAN PAYMENTS Geographic Cost Adjustments Important to Preserve Beneficiary Access to Services
Statement of William J. Scanlon Director, Health Care Issues GAO-0... |
| Date May 9, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-637 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2002 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Government Efficiency, Financial Management and Intergovernmental Relations, House of Representatives OFFICE OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION PROGRAMS Further Actions Are Needed to Improve Claims Review GAO-02-637 a Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Scope and Methodology Evaluation Problems, Case File ... |
| Date May 9, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-725T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery At 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, May 9, 2002 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Government Efficiency, Financial Management and Intergovernmental Relations, Committee on Government Reform House of Representatives OFFICE OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION PROGRAMS Further Actions Are Needed to Improve Claims Review
Statement of George H. Stal... |
| Date April 29, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-579 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 2002 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VA HEALTH CARE Implementation of Prescribing Guideline for Atypical Antipsychotic Drugs Generally Sound GAO-02-579 a Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background VA Prescribing Guideline for Atypical Antipsychotic Drugs Is Sound Guideline Generally Implemented as... |
| Date March 14, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-531T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 14, 2002 MEDICARE OUTPATIENT DRUGS Program Payments Should Better Reflect Market Prices
Statement of Laura A. Dummit Director, Health Care—Medicare Payment Issues GAO-02-531T Mr. Chairman and Members of the Subco... |
| Date Feb. 27, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-249 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters MEDICARE Communications With Physicians Can Be Improved GAO-02-249 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Carrier Communications Are Often Difficult to Use, Out of Date, Inaccurate, and Incomplete CMS’s Management and Oversight of Communications With Physicians Are Insufficient CMS is Making Efforts... |
| Date Feb. 14, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-441T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, February 14, 2002 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives MEDICARE PHYSICIAN PAYMENTS Spending Targets Encourage Fiscal Discipline, Modifications Could Stabilize Fees
Statement of William J. Scanlon Director, Health Care Issues GAO-02-4... |
| Date Oct. 31, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-53 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
October 2001 Report to Congressional Committees MEDICARE PHYSICIAN FEE SCHEDULE Practice Expense Payments to Oncologists Indicate Need For Overall Refinements
Headings for Appendix II and III corrected on 05/03/04. Printed copies of this report were correct. GAO-02-53 a Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Oncology Fares As Well As the Average Spe... |
| Date Aug. 1, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-1042T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 1, 2001 HEALTH WORKFORCE Ensuring Adequate Supply and Distribution Remains Challenging
Statement of Janet Heinrich Director, Health Care—Public Health Issues GAO-01-1042T Mr. Chairman a... |
| Date May 24, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-620 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2001 Report to Congressional Committees DEFENSE HEALTH CARE Across-the-Board Physician Rate Increase Would be Costly and Unnecessary GAO-01-620 Contents Letter Appendix I Appendix II Scope and Methodology 1 12 Comparison of CMAC Rates with Private Insurers’ and Other Government Programs’ Rates and with Billed Charges 15 Tables
Table 1: Access Ind... |
| Date April 12, 2000 |
Report No. HEHS-00-62 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 2000 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, U.S. Senate VA HEALTH CARE Changes in Medical Residency Slots Reflect Shift to Primary Care GAO/HEHS-00-62 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Objectives, Scope, and Methodology Appendix II: Number of VA Medical Resident Primary Care and Specialty Slots in Academic Yea... |
| Date March 30, 2000 |
Report No. OSI-00-5R |
Title
Accountability * Integrity *Reliability Relablty eg
Office of Special Investigations United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 B-283471 March 30, 2000 The Honorable Tom Bliley Chairman Committee on Commerce House of Representatives Subject: Medicare: Improper Third-Party Billing of Medicare by Behavioral Medical Systems. Inc. Dear Mr. Chairman: The $200-billion Medicare program,... |
| Date Jan. 18, 2000 |
Report No. HEHS-00-21 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 2000 Report to Congressional Requesters ADVERSE DRUG EVENTS The Magnitude of Health Risk Is Uncertain Because of Limited Incidence Data GAO/HEHS-00-21 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-281822 January 18, 2000 Congressional Requesters In 1998, about 2.7 billion presc... |
| Date Sept. 30, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-178 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 1999 Report to Congressional Requesters PHYSICIAN PERFORMANCE Report Cards Under Development but Challenges Remain GAO/HEHS-99-178 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-281938 September 30, 1999 The Honorable James M. Jeffords Chairman Committee on Health, Education, ... |
| Date May 21, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-106 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 1999 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VETERANS’ AFFAIRS Potential Costs of Changes in Licensing Requirement Outweigh Benefit GAO/HEHS-99-106 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-279951 May 21, 1999... |
| Date March 11, 1999 |
Report No. T-HEHS-99-85 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 11, 1999 Testimony
Before the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, U.S. Senate MANAGED CARE State Approaches on Selected Patient Protections
Statement of William J. Scanlon, Director Health Financing and Public Health Issues Health, Education, and Human Services Division GAO/T... |
| Date Feb. 26, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-36 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 1999 Report to Congressional Requesters PHYSICIAN SHORTAGE AREAS Medicare Incentive Payments Not an Effective Approach to Improve Access GAO/HEHS-99-36 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-279809 February 26, 1999 The Honorable John L. Mica Chairman, Subcommittee on C... |
| Date Feb. 24, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-30 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 1999 Report to Congressional Committees MEDICARE PHYSICIAN PAYMENTS Need to Refine Practice Expense Values During Transition and Long Term GAO/HEHS-99-30 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-280550 February 24, 1999 The Honorable William V. Roth, Jr. Chairman The Hono... |
| 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 July 23, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-98-174 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 1998 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives MEDICARE Concerns With Physicians at Teaching Hospitals (PATH) Audits GAO/HEHS-98-174 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-278015 July 23, 1998 The Honorable Bill Th... |
| Date May 14, 1998 |
Report No. T-OSI-98-12 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m., EDT Thursday May 14, 1998 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Committee on Veterans’ Affairs House of Representatives INSPECTORS GENERAL Veterans Affairs Special Inquiry Report Was Misleading
Statement of Eljay B. Bowron Assistant Comptroller General for Special Investigations... |
| Date May 13, 1998 |
Report No. OSI-98-9 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 1998 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives INSPECTORS GENERAL Veterans Affairs Special Inquiry Report Was Misleading GAO/OSI-98-9 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Office of Special Investigations B-279646 May 13, 1998 The Honor... |
| Date April 30, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-98-128 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 1998 Report to Congressional Requesters SUICIDE PREVENTION Efforts to Increase Research and Education in Palliative Care GAO/HEHS-98-128 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-279326 April 30, 1998 The Honorable James M. Jeffords Chairman The Honorable Edward M. Kennedy Ra... |
| Date April 30, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-98-32 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 1998 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, U.S. Senate VA HOSPITALS Issues and Challenges for the Future GAO/HEHS-98-32 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-277634 April 30, 1998 The Honorable Arlen Specter Chairman Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Un... |
| Date April 29, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-98-121 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 1998 Report to Congressional Committees DEFENSE HEALTH CARE Collaboration and Criteria Needed for Sizing Graduate Medical Education GAO/HEHS-98-121 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-278953 April 29, 1998 The Honorable Stephen E. Buyer Chairman The Honorable Gene Taylo... |
| Date April 1, 1998 |
Report No. NSIAD-98-75 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 1998 Report to Congressional Committees MEDICAL READINESS Efforts Are Underway for DOD Training in Civilian Trauma Centers GAO/NSIAD-98-75 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 National Security and International Affairs Division B-279215 April 1, 1998 The Honorable Strom Thurmond Chairman The Honorable Carl Levin Ranki... |
| Date March 3, 1998 |
Report No. T-HEHS-98-105 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 12:00 Noon Tuesday, March 3, 1998 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives MEDICARE HCFA Can Improve Methods for Revising Physician Practice Expense Payments
Statement of William J. Scanlon, Director Health Financing and Systems Issues Health, Education, and Hum... |
| Date Feb. 27, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-98-79 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 1998 Report to Congressional Committees MEDICARE HCFA Can Improve Methods for Revising Physician Practice Expense Payments GAO/HEHS-98-79 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-278530 February 27, 1998 The Honorable William V. Roth, Jr. Chairman The Honorable Daniel Pat... |
| Date Feb. 26, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-98-80 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 1998 Report to Congressional Committees DEFENSE HEALTH CARE Reimbursement Rates Appropriately Set; Other Problems Concern Physicians GAO/HEHS-98-80 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-276418 February 26, 1998 The Honorable Strom Thurmond Chairman The Honorable Carl L... |
| Date Feb. 23, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-98-98R |
Title
-. GAO United States General Accounting Office Wasmrt, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-279031 February 23, 1998 The Honorable Daniel Patrick Moynihan Ranking Minority Member Committee on Finance United States Senate Subject: Medicare: Cltication of Provisions Regarding Private Contracts Between Phvsicians and Beneficiaries Dear Senator Moynihan: The Balanced Budget Act ... |
| Date Sept. 15, 1997 |
Report No. GGD-97-170 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 1997 Report to the Honorable Constance A. Morella House of Representatives PAY AND BENEFITS Comparative Analyses of Federal Physicians’ Compensation GAO/GGD-97-170 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 General Government Division B-276378 September 15, 1997 The Honorable Constance A. Morella House of Representativ... |
