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| Date Jan. 19, 2000 |
Report No. AIMD/HEHS-00-56 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 2000 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Subcommittee on Social Security, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives SOCIAL SECURITY REFORM Information on the Archer-Shaw Proposal GAO/AIMD/HEHS-00-56 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Criteria for Evaluating Social Security Reform Proposals Appendix II: The Economic Model and As... |
| Date Dec. 14, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-00-23 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
December 1999 Report to the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate and the Chairman, Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES Medicare Payment Changes Require Provider Adjustments But Maintain Access GAO/HEHS-00-23 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Educati... |
| Date Dec. 13, 1999 |
Report No. AIMD-00-51R |
Title
&
Acwwhbiiy
l Integrity l Reliability United States General Accounting Washington, DC 20548 Office Accounting and Information Management Division B-278606
December 13,1999 Committees Medicare: Reporting on the Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control Congressional Subject:~ Program for F’iscal Years 1998 and 1999
In August 1996, the Congress established the Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control (HCFAC)... |
| Date Nov. 9, 1999 |
Report No. T-HEHS-00-30 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 9, 1999 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Commerce, House of Representatives MEDICAID Federal and State Leadership Needed to Control Fraud and Abuse
Statement of Leslie G. Aronovitz, Associate Director Health Financing and Public Health Issues H... |
| Date Nov. 9, 1999 |
Report No. T-HEHS/AIMD-00-43 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 9, 1999 Testimony
Before the Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives SOCIAL SECURITY The President’s Proposal
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO/T-HEHS/AIMD-00-43 Social Security: The President’s Proposal Mr. Chairman and Members of the ... |
| Date Nov. 4, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-00-6 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
November 1999 Report to the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate NURSING HOME CARE Enhanced HCFA Oversight of State Programs Would Better Ensure Quality GAO/HEHS-00-6 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-281759 November 4, 1999 The Honorable Charles E. Grassley Chairman The... |
| Date Nov. 4, 1999 |
Report No. T-HEHS-00-27 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, November 4, 1999 Testimony
Before the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate NURSING HOMES Enhanced HCFA Oversight of State Programs Would Better Ensure Quality Care
Statement of William J. Scanlon, Director Health Financing and Public Health Issues Health, Education, and Human Services Division G... |
| Date Oct. 26, 1999 |
Report No. T-HEHS-00-26 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 26, 1999 Testimony
Before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate MENTAL HEALTH Extent of Risk From Improper Restraint or Seclusion Is Unknown
Statement of Leslie G. Aronovitz, Associate Director Health Financing and Public Health Issues Health, Education, and Human Services Division GAO/T-HEH... |
| Date Oct. 19, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-00-19R |
Title
GAO United States
General Washbgton, D.C. 20648 Health, Education, and Euman~ce!sDivisioII
B-283578 Accounting Office October 19. 1999 The Honorable Fortney (Pete) Stark Ranking Minority Member Subcommittee on Health Committee on Ways and Means House of Representatives Subject: Dear Mr. Stark: Medicare spending for home health care grew from $3.7 billion in 1990 to $17.3 billion in 1998. Concerned... |
| Date Oct. 8, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-00-15R |
Title
GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-283660 October 8,1999 The Honorable Richard Burr The Honorable Peter Deutsch The Honorable James C. Greenwood House of Representatives Subject: Medicare: Outpatient Rehabilitation Therabv Caps Are Imnortant Controls But Should Be Adiusted for Patient Need To curb rapid spending growt... |
| Date Oct. 1, 1999 |
Report No. T-HEHS-00-14 |
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 Friday, October 1, 1999 Better Information Can Help Ensure That Refinements to BBA Reforms Lead to Appropriate Payments
Statement of William J. Scanlon, Director Health Financing and Public Health Issues Health, Education, and Human... |
| Date Sept. 30, 1999 |
Report No. AIMD-99-303R |
Title
GAO
Accountability Integrity *Reliability United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC .20548 Accounting and Information Management Division B-283728 September 30, 1999 The Honorable John M. Spratt, Jr. Ranking Minority Member Committee on the Budget House of Representatives Subject: Budget Issues: Comparison of Discretionary Outlays Under Alternative Spending Paths Dear Mr. Spratt: You ... |
| Date Sept. 30, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-197R |
Title
fGAO Accountability * Integrity * Reliability United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-283631 September 30, 1999 The Honorable Pete Stark Ranking Minority Member Subcommittee on Health Committee on Ways and Means House of Representatives The Honorable John Lewis House of Representatives Medicare: HCFA's Approval and Oversight of ... |
| Date Sept. 30, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-185 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 1999 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES Medicare Payments Need to Better Account for Nontherapy Ancillary Cost Variation GAO/HEHS-99-185 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B... |
| Date Sept. 28, 1999 |
Report No. T-HEHS-99-198 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 28, 1999 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Health and Environment, Committee on Commerce, House of Representatives MEDICARE Beneficiaries’ Prescription Drug Coverage
Statement of Laura A. Dummit, Associate Director Health Financing and Public Health Issues Health, Education, and Human... |
| Date Sept. 28, 1999 |
Report No. GGD/HEHS-99-161 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 1999 Report to Congressional Committees MEDICARE SUBVENTION DEMONSTRATION DOD Start-up Overcame Obstacles, Yields Lessons, and Raises Issues GAO/GGD/HEHS-99-161 United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 General Government Division B-281299 September 28, 1999 Congressional Committees: This report conveys our findings on the ... |
| Date Sept. 27, 1999 |
Report No. T-AIMD-99-299 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2 p.m. Monday, September 27, 1999 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Government Management, Information and Technology, Committee on Government Reform, and the Subcommittee on Technology, Committee on Science, House of Representatives YEAR 2000 COMPUTING CHALLENGE HCFA Action Needed to Address Remaining Medicare Issu... |
| Date Sept. 23, 1999 |
Report No. T-HEHS-99-196 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 23, 1999 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VA HEALTH CARE Collections Fall Short of Expectations
Statement of Stephen P. Backhus, Director Veterans’ Affairs and Military Health Care Issues Health... |
| Date Sept. 22, 1999 |
Report No. T-HEHS/AIMD-99-294 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 22, 1999 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives MEDICARE REFORM Ensuring Fiscal Sustainability While Modernizing the Program Will Be Challenging
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO/T-HEHS/AIM... |
| Date Sept. 15, 1999 |
Report No. T-HEHS-99-192 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 15, 1999 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Health and Environment, Committee on Commerce, House of Representatives MEDICARE POST-ACUTE CARE Better Information Needed Before Modifying BBA Reforms
Statement of William J. Scanlon, Director Health Financing and Public Health Issues Health... |
| Date Sept. 9, 1999 |
Report No. T-HEHS/OSI-99-174 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 9, 1999 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Commerce, House of Representatives MEDICARE HCFA Oversight Allows Contractor Improprieties to Continue Undetected
Statement of Leslie G. Aronovitz, Associate Director, Health Financing and Public Healt... |
| Date Sept. 7, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-176 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 1999 Report to Congressional Requesters MENTAL HEALTH Improper Restraint or Seclusion Use Places People at Risk GAO/HEHS-99-176 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-282597 September 7, 1999 The Honorable Joseph I. Lieberman The Honorable Christopher J. Dodd The Honor... |
| Date Aug. 13, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-154R |
Title
GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-283329 August 13,1999 The Honorable Charles E. Grassley Chairman Special Committee on Aging United States Senate Subject: Nursing Home Oversight: Industrv Examules Do Not Demonstrate That Reaulatorv Actions Were Unreasonable Dear Mr. Chairman: At your request, we have in the past yea... |
| Date Aug. 6, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-170 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 1999 Report to Congressional Requesters MEDICARE FRAUD AND ABUSE DOJ’s Implementation of False Claims Act Guidance in National Initiatives Varies GAO/HEHS-99-170 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-282251 August 6, 1999 The Honorable Ted Stevens Chairman The Honorabl... |
| Date Aug. 4, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-165 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 1999 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate MEDICARE Program Safeguard Activities Expand, but Results Difficult to Measure GAO/HEHS-99-165 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, ... |
| Date July 28, 1999 |
Report No. AIMD-99-243 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 1999 Report to Congressional Requesters YEAR 2000 COMPUTING CRISIS Status of Medicare Providers Unknown GAO/AIMD-99-243 United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Accounting and Information Management Division B-283199 Letter July 28, 1999 The Honorable Tom Bliley Chairman The Honorable John D. Dingell Ranking Minority Member The... |
| Date July 22, 1999 |
Report No. T-AIMD/HEHS-99-236 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, July 22, 1999 Testimony
Before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate MEDICARE REFORM Observations on the President’s July 1999 Proposal
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO/T-AIMD/HEHS-99-236 Medicare Reform: Observations on the President’s July 1999 Proposal... |
| Date July 20, 1999 |
Report No. T-HEHS-99-172 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 20, 1999 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives MEDICARE HCFA Needs to Better Protect Beneficiaries’ Confidential Health Information
Statement of Leslie G. Aronovitz, Associate Director Health Financing and Public Health Issues Health... |
| Date July 20, 1999 |
Report No. T-HEHS-99-171 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 20, 1999 Testimony
Before the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFITS Impact of Medicare HMOs’ Use of Formularies on Beneficiaries
Statement of William J. Scanlon, Director Health Financing and Public Health Issues Health, Education, and Human Services Division GAO/T... |
| Date July 20, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-166 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 1999 Report to Congressional Requesters PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFITS Implications for Beneficiaries of Medicare HMO Use of Formularies GAO/HEHS-99-166 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-279239 July 20, 1999 The Honorable Charles E. Grassley Chairman The Honorable John B. ... |
| Date July 20, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-140 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 1999 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives MEDICARE Improvements Needed to Enhance Protection of Confidential Health Information GAO/HEHS-99-140 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-282540 July 20, 1999 The H... |
| Date July 14, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-115 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 1999 Report to the Chairman, Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate MEDICARE CONTRACTORS Despite Its Efforts, HCFA Cannot Ensure Their Effectiveness or Integrity GAO/HEHS-99-115 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-280248 ... |
| Date July 14, 1999 |
Report No. T-HEHS/OSI-99-167 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 14, 1999 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Commerce, House of Representatives MEDICARE HCFA Should Exercise Greater Oversight of Claims Administration Contractors
Statement of Leslie G. Aronovitz, Associate Director, Health Financing and Public He... |
| Date July 14, 1999 |
Report No. OSI-99-7 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July Report to the Chairman, Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Committee on Governmental Affairs, United States Senate 1999 MEDICARE Improprieties by Contractors Compromised Medicare Program Integrity 0G A
Accountability * Integrity * Reliability GAO/OSI-99-7 Accountabillty * Integrity * Reliability G A AO United States General Accounting Office ... |
| Date July 1, 1999 |
Report No. T-HEHS/GGD-99-159 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 1, 1999 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives MEDICARE SUBVENTION Challenges and Opportunities Facing a Possible VA Demonstration
Statement of William J. Scanlon, Director, Health Financing and Public Health Issues, and Stephen P. Ba... |
| Date June 30, 1999 |
Report No. T-HEHS-99-155 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 30, 1999 Testimony
Before the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate NURSING HOMES HCFA Initiatives to Improve Care Are Under Way but Will Require Continued Commitment
Statement of William J. Scanlon, Director Health Financing and Public Health Issues Health, Education, and Human Services Di... |
| Date June 30, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-157 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 1999 Report to the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate NURSING HOMES Proposal to Enhance Oversight of Poorly Performing Homes Has Merit GAO/HEHS-99-157 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-283084 June 30, 1999 The Honorable Charles E. Grassley Chairman The Honorable J... |
| Date June 23, 1999 |
Report No. T-HEHS-99-153 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 23, 1999 Testimony
Before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate MEDICARE Considerations for Adding a Prescription Drug Benefit
Statement of Laura A. Dummit, Associate Director Health Financing and Public Health Issues Health, Education, and Human Services Division GAO/T-HEHS-99-153 Medicare: ... |
| Date June 18, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-144 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 1999 Report to Congressional Requesters MEDICARE+CHOICE Reforms Have Reduced, but Likely Not Eliminated, Excess Plan Payments GAO/HEHS-99-144 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-282937 June 18, 1999 The Honorable Daniel Patrick Moynihan Ranking Minority Member Committee ... |
| Date June 15, 1999 |
Report No. T-HEHS-99-146 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 15, 1999 Testimony
Before the Committee on Environmental Matters, House of Delegates, Maryland General Assembly NURSING HOMES Complaint Investigation Processes in Maryland
Statement of Kathryn G. Allen, Associate Director Health Financing and Public Health Issues Health, Education, and Human Ser... |
| Date June 11, 1999 |
Report No. T-HEHS-99-147 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. Friday, June 11, 1999 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations, Committee on Education and the Workforce, House of Representatives PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE Impact of Premium Increases on Number of Covered Individuals Is Uncertain
Statement of William J. Scanlon, Director Health Financi... |
| Date June 10, 1999 |
Report No. T-HEHS-99-139 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 10, 1999 Testimony
Before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate BALANCED BUDGET ACT Any Proposed Fee-for-Service Payment Modifications Need Thorough Evaluation
Statement of William J. Scanlon, Director Health Financing and Public Health Issues Health, Education, and Human Services Division GAO... |
| Date June 9, 1999 |
Report No. T-HEHS-99-137 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 9, 1999 Testimony
Before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate MEDICARE+CHOICE Impact of 1997 Balanced Budget Act Payment Reforms on Beneficiaries and Plans
Statement of William J. Scanlon, Director Health Financing and Public Health Issues Health, Education, and Human Services Division GAO/T... |
| Date June 2, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-127R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-282763 June 2,1999 The Honorable John Dingell Ranking Minority Member Committee on Commerce House of Representatives Subject: Medicare: Identifvin g Third-P artv Billing Companies Submitting Claims Dear Mr. Dingell: With annual costs of about $193 billion and responsibility for financing... |
| Date May 28, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-39 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 1999 Report to Congressional Committees MEDICARE SUBVENTION DEMONSTRATION DOD Data Limitations May Require Adjustments and Raise Broader Concerns GAO/HEHS-99-39 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-278140 May 28, 1999 Congressional Committees The Balanced Budget Act of 199... |
| Date May 26, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-120 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 1999 Report to Congressional Requesters MEDICARE HOME HEALTH AGENCIES Closures Continue, With Little Evidence Beneficiary Access Is Impaired GAO/HEHS-99-120 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-282147 May 26, 1999 The Honorable William V. Roth, Jr. Chairman The Honorable D... |
| Date May 26, 1999 |
Report No. T-HEHS-99-130 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 26, 1999 Testimony
Before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate MEDICARE Options for Reform
Statement of William J. Scanlon, Director Health Financing and Public Health Issues Health, Education, and Human Services Division GAO/T-HEHS-99-130 Medicare: Options for Reform Mr. Chairman and Members... |
| Date May 14, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-101 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 1999 Report to Congressional Requesters ADULTS WITH SEVERE DISABILITIES Federal and State Approaches for Personal Care and Other Services GAO/HEHS-99-101 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-280728 May 14, 1999 The Honorable Pete V. Domenici Chairman Committee on the Budge... |
| Date May 4, 1999 |
Report No. T-HEHS/GGD-99-119 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 4, 1999 Testimony
Before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate MEDICARE SUBVENTION DEMONSTRATION DOD Experience and Lessons for Possible VA Demonstration
Statement of Stephen P. Backhus, Director Veterans’ Affairs and Military Health Care Issues and William J. Scanlon, Director Health Financin... |
| Date April 28, 1999 |
Report No. AIMD-99-134 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 1999 Report to Congressional Committees FINANCIAL AUDIT MedPAC’s Fiscal Year 1998 Schedules of Expenditures and Budgetary Resources GAO/AIMD-99-134 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Accounting and Information Management Division B-281534 Le er t Le er t Letter April 28, 1999 The Honorable William V. Roth, Jr. Chai... |
