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Title |
| Date Oct. 31, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-12-93 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
October 2011 Report to Congressional Requesters MEDICARE ADVANTAGE Enrollment Increased from 2010 to 2011 while Premiums Decreased and Benefit Packages Were Stable GAO-12-93 October 2011 MEDICARE ADVANTAGE
Enrollment Increased from 2010 to 2011 while Premiums Decreased and Benefit Packages Were Stable Highlights of GAO-12-93, a report to congressi... |
| Date Oct. 4, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-12-104T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:30 a.m. EDT Tuesday, October 4, 2011 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate MEDICARE PART D Instances of Questionable Access to Prescription Dr... |
| Date Sept. 23, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-836 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2011 Report to Congressional Committees DRUG PRICING Manufacturer Discounts in the 340B Program Offer Benefits, but Federal Oversight Needs Improvement GAO-11-836 September 2011 DRUG PRICING
Manufacturer Discounts in the 340B Program Offer Benefits, but Federal Oversight Needs Improvement
Highlights of GAO-11-836, a report to congression... |
| Date Sept. 15, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-810 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2011 Report to Congressional Requesters LONG-TERM CARE HOSPITALS CMS Oversight Is Limited and Should Be Strengthened GAO-11-810 September 2011 LONG-TERM CARE HOSPITALS
CMS Oversight Is Limited and Should Be Strengthened
Highlights of GAO-11-810, a report to congressional requesters Why GAO Did This Study
Allegations about quality-of-care... |
| Date Sept. 6, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-699 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2011 Report to Congressional Requesters MEDICARE PART D Instances of Questionable Access to Prescription Drugs GAO-11-699 September 2011 MEDICARE PART D
Instances of Questionable Access to Prescription Drugs
Highlights of GAO-11-699, a report to congressional requesters Why GAO Did This Study
In 2009, GAO reported on doctor shopping in M... |
| Date Aug. 12, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-720 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2011 Report to Congressional Committees MEDICARE PHYSICIAN FEEDBACK PROGRAM CMS Faces Challenges with Methodology and Distribution of Physician Reports GAO-11-720 August 2011 MEDICARE PHYSICIAN FEEDBACK PROGRAM
CMS Faces Challenges with Methodology and Distribution of Physician Reports
Highlights of GAO-11-720, a report to congressional com... |
| Date July 29, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-592 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2011 Report to Congressional Requesters MEDICARE INTEGRITY PROGRAM CMS Used Increased Funding for New Activities but Could Improve Measurement of Program Effectiveness GAO-11-592 July 2011 MEDICARE INTEGRITY PROGRAM
CMS Used Increased Funding for New Activities but Could Improve Measurement of Program Effectiveness Highlights of GAO-11-592, a... |
| Date July 28, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-842T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, July 28, 2011 Testimony before the Subcommittee on Government Organization, Efficiency and Financial Management, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives IMPROPER PAYMENTS Reported Medicare Estimates and Key Remediation Strategies
Statement of Kay L. Daly
Di... |
| Date June 22, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-546R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 June 22, 2011 The Honorable Henry Waxman Ranking Member Committee on Energy and Commerce House of Representatives The Honorable Frank Pallone Ranking Member Subcommittee on Health Committee on Energy and Commerce House of Representatives The Honorable John D. Dingell House of Representatives Subject: Medicare Part D: Changes in Ut... |
| Date June 22, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-726T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, June 22, 2011 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives MEDICARE SECONDARY PAYER Process for Situations Involving Non-Group Health Plans
Statement of James C. Cosgrove Director, Health Care GAO-11-726T J... |
| 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 11, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-679CG |
Title
GPRA Modernization Act Implementation Provides Important Opportunities to Address Government Challenges
AABPA Spring 2011 Symposium Washington, D.C. May 11, 2011
Gene L. Dodaro Comptroller General of the United States U.S. Government Accountability Office 1
GAO-11-679CG Overview • Long Term Fiscal Simulations • Federal Budget • State and Local Operating Balance • GPRA Modernization Act Goa... |
| Date March 23, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-365 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2011 Report to Congressional Committees END-STAGE RENAL DISEASE CMS Should Assess Adequacy of Payment When Certain Oral Drugs Are Included and Ensure Availability of Quality Monitoring Data GAO-11-365 March 2011 END-STAGE RENAL DISEASE
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability CMS Should Assess Adequacy of Payment When Certain Oral Drugs ... |
| Date March 18, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-474R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 March 18, 2011 Congressional Addressees: Subject: List of Selected Federal Programs That Have Similar or Overlapping Objectives, Provide Similar Services, or Are Fragmented Across Government Missions This report supplements our March 1, 2011, report Opportunities to Reduce Potential Duplication in Government Programs, Save Tax Dol... |
| Date March 9, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-409T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. EST Wednesday, March 9, 2011 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate MEDICARE AND MEDICAID FRAUD, WASTE, AND ABUSE Effective Implementati... |
| Date March 3, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-441T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EST Thursday, March 3, 2011 Testimony Before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Opportunities to Reduce Potential Duplication in Government Programs, Save Tax Dollars, and Enhance Revenue
Statement of Gene L. Dodaro Comptroller General of the United States GAO-11-441T Mr. Chairman, ... |
| Date March 2, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-430T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Wednesday, March 2, 2011 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives MEDICARE Program Remains at High Risk Because of Continuing Management Challenges
Statement of Kathleen King Director, Health Care GAO-11-430T Marc... |
| Date March 1, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-318SP |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2011 Report to Congressional Addressees Opportunities to Reduce Potential Duplication in Government Programs, Save Tax Dollars, and Enhance Revenue GAO-11-318SP Contents Letter Section I GAO Identified Areas of Potential Duplication, Overlap, and Fragmentation, Which, if Effectively Addressed, Could Provide Financial and Other Benefits 1 5 S... |
| Date Feb. 18, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-269R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 February 18, 2011 The Honorable Thomas R. Carper Chairman Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs United States Senate The Honorable John McCain United States Senate Subject: Medicare Part D: CMS Condu... |
| Date Feb. 17, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-394T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EST Thursday, February 17, 2011 Testimony Before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform GAO’S 2011 HIGH-RISK SERIES An Update
Statement of Gene L. Dodaro Comptroller General of the United States GAO-11-394T February 17, 2011 GAO’S 2011 HIGH-RISK SERIES
Accountability • Integrity â... |
| Date Feb. 17, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-159 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2011 Report to Congressional Committees ELECTRONIC PRESCRIBING CMS Should Address Inconsistencies in Its Two Incentive Programs That Encourage the Use of Health Information Technology GAO-11-159 February 2011 ELECTRONIC PRESCRIBING
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability CMS Should Address Inconsistencies in Its Two Incentive Program... |
| Date Feb. 16, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-278 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2011 Report to Congressional Committees HIGH-RISK SERIES An Update GAO-11-278 February 2011 HIGH-RISK SERIES
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability An Update
Highlights of GAO-11-278, a report to congressional committees on GAO's HighRisk Series Why GAO Did This Study
The federal government is the world’s largest and most complex ... |
| Date Feb. 10, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-306R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 February 10, 2011 Congressional Requesters Subject: Prescription Drugs: Trends in Usual and Customary Prices for Commonly Used Drugs Prescription drug spending in 2009 totaled approximately $250 billion, of which $78 billion— or about 31 percent—was spent by the federal government. 1 Prescription drug spending by the federal g... |
| Date Feb. 4, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-247R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 February 4, 2011 Congressional Requesters Subject: Medicare Advantage: Comparison of Plan Bids to Fee-for-Service Spending by Plan and Market Characteristics While most of Medicare’s 46 million beneficiaries are covered by the traditional fee-forservice (FFS) program, about one in four beneficiaries receives benefits through pri... |
| Date Jan. 21, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-56 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
January 2011 Report to Congressional Requesters MEDICARE HOME OXYGEN Refining Payment Methodology Has Potential to Lower Program and Beneficiary Spending GAO-11-56 January 2011 MEDICARE HOME OXYGEN
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Refining Payment Methodology Has Potential to Lower Program and Beneficiary Spending
Highlights of GAO-11-... |
| Date Dec. 6, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-11-116R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 December 6, 2010 The Honorable Max Baucus Chairman The Honorable Charles E. Grassley Ranking Member Committee on Finance United States Senate Subject: Medicare: CMS Needs to Collect Consistent Information from Quality Improvement Organizations to Strengthen Its Establishment of Budgets for Quality of Care Reviews Medicare funds he... |
| Date Sept. 30, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-710 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2010 Report to Congressional Requesters NURSING HOMES Complexity of Private Investment Purchases Demonstrates Need for CMS to Improve the Usability and Completeness of Ownership Data GAO-10-710 September 2010 NURSING HOMES
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Complexity of Private Investment Purchases Demonstrates Need for CMS to... |
| Date Sept. 20, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-953R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 September 20, 2010 The Honorable Joe Barton Ranking Member Committee on Energy and Commerce House of Representatives The Honorable Michael C. Burgess Ranking Member Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Committee on Energy and Commerce House of Representatives The Honorable Greg Walden House of Representatives Subject: Medi... |
| 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 July 30, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-576R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 July 30, 2010 The Honorable Max Baucus Chairman The Honorable Charles E. Grassley Ranking Member Committee on Finance United States Senate The Honorable Henry A. Waxman Chairman The Honorable Joe Barton Ranking Member Committee on Energy and Commerce House of Representatives The Honorable Sander M. Levin Chairman The Honorable Dav... |
| Date July 29, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-812SP |
Title
Actions that Could Increase Work Participation for Adults with Disabilities July 2010 GAO-10-812SP Contents Letter
Introduction Background Focus on the Individual: Improve Incentives and Strengthen Existing Services and Supports Focus on the Employer: Improve Knowledge and Incentives Focus on the Federal Government: Coordinate Efforts and Serve as a Model Employer Concluding Observations 1 1 4 10 ... |
| Date July 15, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-864T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, July 15, 2010 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, U.S. Senate MEDICARE RECOVERY AUDIT CONTRACTING Lessons Learned to Address Improper... |
| Date June 7, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-426 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2010 Report to Congressional Requesters HOME INFUSION THERAPY Differences between Medicare and Private Insurers’ Coverage GAO-10-426 June 2010 HOME INFUSION THERAPY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-426, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Differences between Medicare and Private Insurers’ Coverage Why ... |
| Date April 30, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-403 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2010 Report to Congressional Requesters MEDICARE ADVANTAGE Relationship between Benefit Package Designs and Plans’ Average Beneficiary Health Status GAO-10-403 April 2010 MEDICARE ADVANTAGE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-403, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Relationship between Benefit Package Des... |
| Date March 31, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-295 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2010 Report to Congressional Requesters END-STAGE RENAL DISEASE CMS Should Monitor Access to and Quality of Dialysis Care Promptly after Implementation of New Bundled Payment System GAO-10-295 March 2010 END-STAGE RENAL DISEASE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-295, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability CMS ... |
| Date March 31, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-143 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2010 Report to Congressional Requesters MEDICARE RECOVERY AUDIT CONTRACTING Weaknesses Remain in Addressing Vulnerabilities to Improper Payments, Although Improvements Made to Contractor Oversight GAO-10-143 March 2010 MEDICARE RECOVERY AUDIT CONTRACTING Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-143, a report to congressional requesters Accountability... |
| Date March 25, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-71 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2010 Report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate MEDICARE CONTRACTING REFORM Agency Has Made Progress with Implementation, but Contractors Have Not Met All Performance Standards GAO-10-71 March 2010 MEDICARE CONTRACTING REFORM Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-71, a report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate Accountability Integrity R... |
| Date March 17, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-529T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. EDT Wednesday, March 17, 2010 Testimony Before the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate MEDICARE PART D Spending, Beneficiary Outof-Pocket Costs, and Efforts to Obtain Price Concessions for Certain High-Cost Drugs
Statement of John E. Dicken Director, Health Care GAO-10-529T March 17, 2010 MEDICARE ... |
| Date March 3, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-481T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. EST Wednesday, March 3, 2010 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, U.S. Senate MEDICARE PART D CMS Oversight of Part D Sponsors’ Fraud and Abuse Pro... |
| Date Jan. 29, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-242 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
January 2010 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives MEDICARE PART D Spending, Beneficiary Cost Sharing, and Cost-Containment Efforts for High-Cost Drugs Eligible for a Specialty Tier GAO-10-242 January 2010 MEDICARE PART D Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-242, a report to the Chairman, ... |
| Date Dec. 17, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-10-36 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
December 2009 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives MEDICARE ADVANTAGE CMS Assists Beneficiaries Affected by Inappropriate Marketing but Has Limited Data on Scope of Issue GAO-10-36 December 2009 MEDICARE ADVANTAGE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-36, a report to the Chairman, Subcommi... |
| Date Dec. 3, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-10-273T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Thursday, December 3, 2009 Testimony Before the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, U.S. House of Representatives HURRICANE KATRINA Federal Grants Have Helped Health Care Organizations Provide Primary Care, but Sustaining Services Will Be a Challenge
Statement of Cynthia A. Bascetta Dire... |
| Date Nov. 20, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-10-37R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 November 20, 2009 Congressional Requesters Subject: Nursing Homes: Opportunities Exist to Facilitate the Use of the Temporary Management Sanction The nation’s 1.4 million nursing home residents are a highly vulnerable population of elderly and disabled individuals for whom remaining at home is no longer feasible. The federal gov... |
| 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 Nov. 6, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-10-207R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 B-318865 November 6, 2009 The Honorable Max Baucus Chairman The Honorable Charles E. Grassley Ranking Minority Member Committee on Finance United States Senate The Honorable Charles B. Rangel Chairman The Honorable Dave Camp Ranking Minority Member Committee on Ways and Means House of Representatives Subject: Department of Health ... |
| Date Nov. 6, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-10-208R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 B-318864 November 6, 2009 The Honorable Max Baucus Chairman The Honorable Charles E. Grassley Ranking Minority Member Committee on Finance United States Senate The Honorable Henry A. Waxman Chairman The Honorable Joe L. Barton Ranking Minority Member Committee on Energy and Commerce House of Representatives The Honorable Charles B... |
| Date Oct. 22, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-10-42R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 October 22, 2009 The Honorable Max Baucus Chairman Committee on Finance United States Senate Subject: Indian Health Service: Updated Policies and Procedures and Increased Oversight Needed for Billings and Collections from Private Insurers Dear Mr. Chairman: The Indian Health Service (IHS), an agency in the Department of Health and... |
| Date Sept. 25, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-802 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2009 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives MEDICARE Per Capita Method Can Be Used to Profile Physicians and Provide Feedback on Resource Use GAO-09-802 September 2009 MEDICARE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-802, a report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Health, Committee on... |
| Date Aug. 28, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-559 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2009 Report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate MEDICARE PHYSICIAN SERVICES Utilization Trends Indicate Sustained Beneficiary Access with High and Growing Levels of Service in Some Areas of the Nation GAO-09-559 August 2009 MEDICARE PHYSICIAN SERVICES Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-559, a report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senat... |
| Date July 31, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-647 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters MEDICARE PHYSICIAN PAYMENTS Fees Could Better Reflect Efficiencies Achieved When Services Are Provided Together GAO-09-647 July 2009 MEDICARE PHYSICIAN PAYMENTS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-647, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Fees Could Better Reflect Effici... |
