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| Date July 15, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-98-215R |
Title
a’ United States Gene& Accolultiag omce Wmbingcon,DC . . 2OiX8 He&h, Education 8nd mnla!l serpicm Division B-280577 July 15, 1998 The Honorable John Kasich Chairman Committee on the Budget House of Representatives Subject: Medicare: Fraud and Abuse Control Pose a Continuing Challen!ze Dear Mr. Chairman: A program susceptible to fraud and abuse, Medicare is one of the largest, most expensive fede... |
| Date July 15, 1998 |
Report No. T-HEHS-98-207 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, 1998 Testimony
Before the Special Committee on Aging, United States Senate SOCIAL SECURITY REFORM Raising Retirement Ages Improves Program Solvency but May Cause Hardship for Some
Statement of Barbara D. Bovbjerg, Director Income Security Issues Health Education, and Human Services Divisio... |
| Date July 10, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-98-195 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 1998 Report to Congressional Requesters MEDICARE Application of the False Claims Act to Hospital Billing Practices GAO/HEHS-98-195 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-280088 July 10, 1998 The Honorable Bill Archer Chairman, Committee on Ways and Means House of Representa... |
| Date July 7, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-98-203R |
Title
United States General Accounting OfWe Washiagton, D.C. 20548 Health, Education and Human Services Division ko9.130 B-280450
July 7, 1998 The Honorable James M. Jeffords Chairman, Committee on Labor and Human Resources United States Senate Subject: Private Health Insurance: ImDact of Premium Increases on the Number of Covered Individuals Is Uncertain Dear Mr. Chairman: Almost 150 million individual... |
| Date June 25, 1998 |
Report No. T-HEHS-98-199 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 25, 1998 Testimony
Before the Committee on Labor and Human Resources, United States Senate PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE Employer Coverage Trends Signal Possible Decline in Access for 55- to 64-Year-Olds
Statement of William J. Scanlon, Director Health Financing and Systems Issues Health, Education... |
| Date June 18, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-98-69 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 1998 Report to the Chairman and Ranking Minority, Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate HEALTH CARE QUALITY Implications of Purchasers’ Experiences for HCFA GAO/HEHS-98-69 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-279631 June 18, 1998 The Honorable Charles Grassley Chairma... |
| Date June 17, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-98-180R |
Title
GAO United States D.C. 20648 and Human Semites Division General Accounting Office
Wasld@ton, ka699 Health, Education B-280119 June I?, 1998 The Honorable Tom Bliley Chairman, Commitbee on Conunerce House of Representatives The Honorable William F. Goodling Chairman, Committee on Education and the Workforce House of Representatives The Honorable William 1M,Thomas Chairman, Subcommittee on Health Co... |
| Date June 12, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-98-176 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 1998 Report to Congressional Committees DEFENSE HEALTH CARE Fully Integrated Pharmacy System Would Improve Service and Cost-Effectiveness GAO/HEHS-98-176 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-277613 June 12, 1998 The Honorable Dirk Kempthorne Chairman The Honorable Max Cle... |
| Date June 10, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-98-190R |
Title
GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20648 Health, Education and Human Services Division B-280295 June 10, 1998 The Honorable Daniel Patrick Moynihan Ranking Minority Member Committee on fiance United States Senate Subject: Private Health Insurance: Estimates of Exnanded Tax Deductibilitv of Premiums for Individuallv Purchased Health Insurance Dear Senator Moynihan: This le... |
| Date June 1, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-98-133 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 1998 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Labor and Human Resources, U.S. Senate PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE Declining Employer Coverage May Affect Access for 55- to 64-Year-Olds GAO/HEHS-98-133 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-278559 June 1, 1998 The Honorable James M. ... |
| Date June 1, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-98-160 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 1998 Report to Congressional Committees MEDICARE HCFA’s Use of Anti-Fraud-and-Abuse Funding and Authorities GAO/HEHS-98-160 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-279395 June 1, 1998 The Honorable William V. Roth, Jr. Chairman The Honorable Daniel Patrick Moynihan Ranking... |
| Date June 1, 1998 |
Report No. AIMD-98-157 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 1998 Report to Congressional Committees MEDICARE Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control Program Financial Report for Fiscal Year 1997 GAO/AIMD-98-157 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Accounting and Information Management Division B-278606 June 1, 1998 The Honorable William V. Roth, Jr. Chairman The Honorable Daniel P. ... |
| Date May 19, 1998 |
Report No. T-AIMD-98-166 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, 1998 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Commerce, House of Representatives MEDICARE BILLING Commercial System Will Allow HCFA to Save Money, Combat Fraud and Abuse
Statement of Joel C. Willemssen Director, Civil Agencies Information Systems Accounting... |
| Date May 18, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-98-82 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 1998 Report to Congressional Requesters MEDICARE Impact of Changing Transportation Policy for Portable Equipment Is Uncertain GAO/HEHS-98-82 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-276094 May 18, 1998 The Honorable Bill Archer Chairman, Ways and Means Committee House of Repre... |
| Date May 12, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-98-119 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 1998 Report to Congressional Requesters HMO COMPLAINTS AND APPEALS Most Key Procedures in Place, but Others Valued by Consumers Largely Absent GAO/HEHS-98-119 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-278562 May 12, 1998 The Honorable James M. Jeffords Chairman Committee on Lab... |
| Date May 12, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-98-102 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 1998 Report to the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate MEDICARE Need to Overhaul Costly Payment System for Medical Equipment and Supplies GAO/HEHS-98-102 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-277617 May 12, 1998 The Honorable Charles E. Grassley Chairman The Honorable J... |
| Date May 8, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-98-155R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-279856 May 8, 1998 The Honorable Larry E. Craig The Honorable Paul D. Coverdell United States Senate Subject: Medicare ManagedCare ADDed Process for Denials of Care: A Comnarison With RecommendationsFrom the President’ QuaIitv s Commission Enrollment in managedcare plans, such as healt... |
| Date May 7, 1998 |
Report No. T-AIMD-98-161 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 7, 1998 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Oversight, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives YEAR 2000 COMPUTING CRISIS Continuing Risks of Disruption to Social Security, Medicare, and Treasury Programs
Statement of Joel C. Willemssen Director, Civil Agencies Information Systems A... |
| Date May 6, 1998 |
Report No. T-HEHS-98-162 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, 1998 Testimony
Before the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate MEDICARE MANAGED CARE Information Standards Would Help Beneficiaries Make More Informed Health Plan Choices
Statement of William J. Scanlon, Director Health Financing and Systems Issues Health, Education, and Human Services Di... |
| Date May 1, 1998 |
Report No. AA-98-15(2) |
Title
r United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 1998 Health, ‘Education and Human Services Division Health Financing and Systems Issue Area Active Assignments GAO/AA-98-15(2) / IdNYa. . .~ 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 Systemsissue area. This report co... |
| 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 30, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-98-142 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 1998 Report to the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate MEDICARE Many HMOs Experience High Rates of Beneficiary Disenrollment GAO/HEHS-98-142 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-279786 April 30, 1998 The Honorable Charles E. Grassley Chairman The Honorable John B. Br... |
| Date April 28, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-98-145R |
Title
GAO Unfted Stata General ACCOM~~~ Office Waslkiugton, D.C. 20548 Health, Education and Human Servicea Division B-279791 April 28, 1998 The Honorable Lane Evans Ranking Minority Member Committee on Veterans’Affairs House of Representatives Subject: VA Health Care: Medicare Reimbursement for Services to Veterans Dear Mr. Evans: As part of its fiscal year 1998 budget submission, the Department of V... |
| Date April 15, 1998 |
Report No. AIMD-98-91 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 1998 Report to the Chairmen, Committee on Commerce, House of Representatives, and the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate MEDICARE BILLING Commercial System Could Save Hundreds of Millions Annually GAO/AIMD-98-91 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Accounting and Information Management Division B-277959 April 15, ... |
| Date April 8, 1998 |
Report No. T-HEHS-98-131 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 8, 1998 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Human Resources, Committee on Government Reform and Oversight, House of Representatives ORGAN DONATION Assessing Performance of Organ Procurement Organizations
Statement for the Record by Bernice Steinhardt, Director Health Services Quality and Pu... |
| Date March 27, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-98-101R |
Title
%A0 United Stats Generd Accounttng ofnce Wddngtori, D.C. 20548 Health, Eldnution and Homan Scrviecs Div&ion B-279434 March 27, 1998 The Honorable Charles E. Grassley Chairman, Special Committee on Aging United States Senate Subject: Aging Issues: Related GAO Renorts and Activities in Calendar Years 1995 and 1996 Dear Mr. Chairman: The elderly represent one of the fastest growing segments of the co... |
| Date March 27, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-98-72 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 1998 Report to Congressional Requesters DRUG ABUSE Research Shows Treatment Is Effective, but Benefits May Be Overstated GAO/HEHS-98-72 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-279062 March 27, 1998 The Honorable Newt Gingrich House of Representatives The Honorable J. Dennis... |
| Date March 23, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-98-68 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 1998 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Government Reform and Oversight, House of Representatives DEFENSE HEALTH CARE Offering Federal Employees Health Benefits Program to DOD Beneficiaries GAO/HEHS-98-68 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-278895 March 23, 1998 The H... |
| Date March 19, 1998 |
Report No. T-HEHS-98-117 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 19, 1998 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Commerce, House of Representatives MEDICARE HOME HEALTH BENEFIT Congressional and HCFA Actions Begin to Address Chronic Oversight Weaknesses
Statement of Laura A. Dummit, Associate Director Health Financi... |
| Date March 19, 1998 |
Report No. T-HEHS-98-114 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 19, 1998 Testimony
Before the Committee on Labor and Human Resources, U.S. Senate HEALTH INSURANCE STANDARDS Implications of New Federal Law for Consumers, Insurers, Regulators
Statement of William J. Scanlon, Director Health Financing and Systems Issues Health, Education, and Human Services ... |
| Date March 19, 1998 |
Report No. T-OSI-98-6 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Thursday March 19, 1998 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Commerce, House of Representatives MEDICARE Improper Activities by Mid-Delta Home Health
Statement of Eljay B. Bowron Assistant Comptroller General for Special Investigations Office of Special Investig... |
| Date March 12, 1998 |
Report No. OSI-98-5 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 1998 Report to the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Commerce, House of Representatives MEDICARE Improper Activities by Mid-Delta Home Health GAO/OSI-98-5 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Office of Special Investigations B-279241 March 12, 1998 The Honorable Thomas J. Bliley, Jr., Chairman The Hono... |
| Date March 10, 1998 |
Report No. T-HEHS-98-110 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, 1998 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Oversight, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives RETIREE HEALTH INSURANCE Erosion in Retiree Health Benefits Offered by Large Employers
Statement of William J. Scanlon, Director Health Financing and Systems Issues Health, Education, ... |
| Date March 9, 1998 |
Report No. T-HEHS-98-107 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:00 p.m. Monday, March 9, 1998 Testimony
Before the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate LONG-TERM CARE Baby Boom Generation Presents Financing Challenges
Statement of William J. Scanlon, Director Health Financing and Systems Issues Health, Education, and Human Services Division GAO/T-HEHS-98-107 Long-Term Care: Ba... |
| Date March 6, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-98-66 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 1998 Report to the Secretary of Health and Human Services MEDIGAP INSURANCE Compliance With Federal Standards Has Increased GAO/HEHS-98-66 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-278866 March 6, 1998 The Honorable Donna E. Shalala Secretary of Health and Human Services Dear... |
| 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. 26, 1998 |
Report No. T-HEHS-98-96 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 26, 1998 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Strategic Planning and Accountability Challenges
Statement of Richard L. Hembra Assis... |
| Date Feb. 25, 1998 |
Report No. T-AIMD/OCE-98-83 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 25, 1998 Testimony
Before the Committee on the Budget, U.S. Senate BUDGET ISSUES Long-Term Fiscal Outlook
Statement of Paul L. Posner Director, Budget Issues Accounting and Information Management Division GAO/T-AIMD/OCE-98-83 Mr. Chairman and Members of the Committee: I appreciate the opport... |
| Date Feb. 25, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-98-67 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 1998 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Labor and Human Resources, U.S. Senate HEALTH INSURANCE STANDARDS New Federal Law Creates Challenges for Consumers, Insurers, Regulators GAO/HEHS-98-67 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-278643 February 25, 1998 The Honorabl... |
| 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 Feb. 23, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-98-60 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 1998 Report to Congressional Committees RURAL PRIMARY CARE HOSPITALS Experience Offers Suggestions for Medicare’s Expanded Program GAO/HEHS-98-60 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-278799 February 23, 1998 The Honorable William V. Roth, Jr. Chairman The Honorable ... |
| Date Jan. 29, 1998 |
Report No. T-HEHS-98-85 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, January 29, 1998 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives MEDICARE HCFA Faces Multiple Challenges to Prepare for the 21st Century
Statement of William J. Scanlon, Director Health Financing and Systems Issues Health, Education, and Human Serv... |
| Date Jan. 28, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-98-16 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 1998 Report to the Secretary of Health and Human Services ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE Estimates of Prevalence in the United States GAO/HEHS-98-16 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-277607 January 28, 1998 The Honorable Donna Shalala Secretary of Health and Human Services D... |
| Date Jan. 12, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-98-39 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 1998 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Social Security, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY INSURANCE Multiple Factors Affect Beneficiaries’ Ability to Return to Work GAO/HEHS-98-39 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division... |
| Date Jan. 1, 1998 |
Report No. 161689 |
Title
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* COMPTROLLERGENERAL HIGHLIGHTS OF GAO KEPORTS AND TESTIMONY 1 6- OVERVIEW OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 50 is indeed a pleasureto presentthe Comptroller Generali 1998 AnnuaZReportand for two reasons.First, 1998 was a productive year,one in which the energyand dedication of GAO’s employeesonce againyielded significant contributio... |
| Date Dec. 16, 1997 |
Report No. HEHS-98-29 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
December 1997 Report to the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate MEDICARE HOME HEALTH AGENCIES Certification Process Ineffective in Excluding Problem Agencies GAO/HEHS-98-29 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-277914 December 16, 1997 The Honorable Charles E. Grassley Chai... |
| Date Dec. 3, 1997 |
Report No. HEHS-98-59R |
Title
GA!0 United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division /5”-9/2s B-278752 December 3, 1997 The Honorable Thomas A DascNe Minority Leader United States Senate The Honorable Richard A. Gephardt Minority Leader House of Representatives The Honorable Tom Harkin The Honorable Harry M. Reid United States Senate The Honorable James 0. Davis The... |
| Date Nov. 20, 1997 |
Report No. T-HEHS-98-43 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, November 20, 1997 Testimony
Before the Task Force on Social Security Reform, Committee on the Budget, U.S. Senate SOCIAL SECURITY REFORM Demographic Trends Underlie Long-Term Financing Shortage
Statement of Barbara D. Bovbjerg, Associate Director Income Security Issues Health, Education, and Human ... |
