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Date Oct. 31, 2011 Report No. GAO-12-93 Title

Medicare Advantage: Enrollment Increased from 2010 to 2011 while Premiums Decreased and Benefit Packages Were Stable

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

Medicare Part D: Instances of Questionable Access to Prescription Drugs

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

Drug Pricing: Manufacturer Discounts in the 340B Program Offer Benefits, but Federal Oversight Needs Improvement

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

Long-Term Care Hospitals: CMS Oversight Is Limited and Should Be Strengthened

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

Medicare Part D: Instances of Questionable Access to Prescription Drugs

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

Medicare Physician Feedback Program: CMS Faces Challenges with Methodology and Distribution of Physician Reports

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

Medicare Integrity Program: CMS Used Increased Funding for New Activities but Could Improve Measurement of Program Effectiveness

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

Improper Payments: Reported Medicare Estimates and Key Remediation Strategies

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

Medicare Part D: Changes in Utilization Similar for Randomly Reassigned and Other Low-Income Subsidy Beneficiaries

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

Medicare Secondary Payer: Process for Situations Involving Non-Group Health Plans

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

Medicare: Issues for Manufacturer-Level Competitive Bidding for Durable Medical Equipment

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

Government Operations: GPRA Modernization Act Implementation Provides Important Opportunities to Address Government Challenges

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

End-Stage Renal Disease: CMS Should Assess Adequacy of Payment When Certain Oral Drugs Are Included and Ensure Availability of Quality Monitoring Data

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

Government Operations: List of Selected Federal Programs That Have Similar or Overlapping Objectives, Provide Similar Services, or Are Fragmented Across Government Missions

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

Medicare and Medicaid Fraud, Waste, and Abuse: Effective Implementation of Recent Laws and Agency Actions Could Help Reduce Improper Payments

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

Government Operations: Opportunities to Reduce Potential Duplication in Government Programs, Save Tax Dollars, and Enhance Revenue

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

Medicare: Program Remains at High Risk Because of Continuing Management Challenges

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

Government Operations: Opportunities to Reduce Potential Duplication in Government Programs, Save Tax Dollars, and Enhance Revenue

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

Medicare Part D: CMS Conducted Fraud and Abuse Compliance Plan Audits, but All Audit Findings Are Not Yet Available

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

GAO's 2011 High Risk Series: An Update

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

Electronic Prescribing: CMS Should Address Inconsistencies in Its Two Incentive Programs That Encourage the Use of Health Information Technology

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

High-Risk Series: An Update

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

Prescription Drugs: Trends in Usual and Customary Prices for Commonly Used Drugs

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

Medicare Advantage: Comparison of Plan Bids to Fee-for-Service Spending by Plan and Market Characteristics

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

Medicare Home Oxygen: Refining Payment Methodology Has Potential to Lower Program and Beneficiary Spending

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

Medicare: CMS Needs to Collect Consistent Information from Quality Improvement Organizations to Strengthen Its Establishment of Budgets for Quality of Care Reviews

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

Nursing Homes: Complexity of Private Investment Purchases Demonstrates Need for CMS to Improve the Usability and Completeness of Ownership Data

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

Medicare Advantage: CMS Actions Regarding Plans' Health Reform Communications

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

Medicare: CMS Has Addressed Some Implementation Problems from Round 1 of the Durable Medical Equipment Competitive Bidding Program for the Round 1 Rebid

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

Health: Medicare Payments to Federally Qualified Health Centers

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

Highlights of a Forum: Actions That Could Increase Work Participation for Adults with Disabilities

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

Medicare Recovery Audit Contracting: Lessons Learned to Address Improper Payments and Improve Contractor Coordination and Oversight

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

Home Infusion Therapy: Differences between Medicare and Private Insurers' Coverage

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

Medicare Advantage: Relationship between Benefit Package Designs and Plans' Average Beneficiary Health Status

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

End-Stage Renal Disease: CMS Should Monitor Access to and Quality of Dialysis Care Promptly after Implementation of New Bundled Payment System

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

Medicare Recovery Audit Contracting: Weaknesses Remain in Addressing Vulnerabilities to Improper Payments, Although Improvements Made to Contractor Oversight

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

Medicare Contracting Reform: Agency Has Made Progress with Implementation, but Contractors Have Not Met All Performance Standards

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

Medicare Part D: Spending, Beneficiary Out-of-Pocket Costs, and Efforts to Obtain Price Concessions for Certain High-Cost Drugs

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

Medicare Part D: CMS Oversight of Part D Sponsors' Fraud and Abuse Programs Has Been Limited, but CMS Plans Oversight Expansion

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

Medicare Part D: Spending, Beneficiary Cost Sharing, and Cost-Containment Efforts for High-Cost Drugs Eligible for a Specialty Tier

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

Medicare Advantage: CMS Assists Beneficiaries Affected by Inappropriate Marketing but Has Limited Data on Scope of Issue

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

Hurricane Katrina: Federal Grants Have Helped Health Care Organizations Provide Primary Care, but Sustaining Services Will Be a Challenge

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

Nursing Homes: Opportunities Exist to Facilitate the Use of the Temporary Management Sanction

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

Medicare: CMS Working to Address Problems from Round 1 of the Durable Medical Equipment Competitive Bidding Program

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

Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: Medicare Program; Inpatient Hospital Deductible and Hospital and Extended Care Services Coinsurance Amounts for Calendar Year 2010

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

Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: Medicare Program; Medicare Part B Monthly Actuarial Rates, Premium Rate, and Annual Deductible Beginning January 1, 2010

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

Indian Health Service: Updated Policies and Procedures and Increased Oversight Needed for Billings and Collections from Private Insurers

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

Medicare: Per Capita Method Can Be Used to Profile Physicians and Provide Feedback on Resource Use

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

Medicare Physician Services: Utilization Trends Indicate Sustained Beneficiary Access with High and Growing Levels of Service in Some Areas of the Nation

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

Medicare Physician Payments: Fees Could Better Reflect Efficiencies Achieved When Services Are Provided Together

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...