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Date Oct. 8, 2010 Report No. GAO-11-64 Title

Global Health: Trends in U.S. Spending for Global HIV/AIDS and Other Health Assistance in Fiscal Years 2001-2008

United States Government Accountability Office GAO October 2010 Report to Congressional Committees GLOBAL HEALTH Trends in U.S. Spending for Global HIV/AIDS and Other Health Assistance in Fiscal Years 2001-2008 GAO-11-64 October 2010 GLOBAL HEALTH Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Trends in U.S. Spending for Global HIV/AIDS and Other Health Assistance in Fiscal Years 2001-2008 Highlight...
Date Aug. 14, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-578 Title

Medicaid Preventive Services: Concerted Efforts Needed to Ensure Beneficiaries Receive Services

United States Government Accountability Office GAO August 2009 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate MEDICAID PREVENTIVE SERVICES Concerted Efforts Needed to Ensure Beneficiaries Receive Services GAO-09-578 August 2009 MEDICAID PREVENTIVE SERVICES Highlights Highlights of GAO-09-578, a report to the Chairman, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate Accountability Integrity Reliabilit...
Date July 15, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-666 Title

President's Emergency Plan For AIDS Relief: Partner Selection and Oversight Follow Accepted Practices but Would Benefit from Enhanced Planning and Accountability

United States Government Accountability Office GAO July 2009 Report to Congressional Committees PRESIDENT’S EMERGENCY PLAN FOR AIDS RELIEF Partner Selection and Oversight Follow Accepted Practices but Would Benefit from Enhanced Planning and Accountability GAO-09-666 July 2009 Highlights Highlights of GAO-09-666, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability PRESIDENT...
Date March 27, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-315 Title

Ryan White CARE Act: Implementation of the New Minority AIDS Initiative Provisions

United States Government Accountability Office GAO March 2009 Report to Congressional Committees RYAN WHITE CARE ACT Implementation of the New Minority AIDS Initiative Provisions GAO-09-315 March 2009 RYAN WHITE CARE ACT Highlights Highlights of GAO-09-315, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Implementation of the New Minority AIDS Initiative Provisions Why GA...
Date March 18, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-516T Title

Health-Care-Associated Infections In Hospitals: Continuing Leadership Needed from HHS to Prioritize Prevention Practices and Improve Data on These Infections

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. EDT Wednesday, March 18, 2009 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Health Care, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate HEALTH-CAREASSOCIATED INFECTIONS IN HOSPITALS Continuing Leadership Needed from HHS to Prioritize Prevention Practices and Improve Data on These Infections Statement of Dr. Marjorie Kanof, ...
Date Feb. 26, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-424T Title

Veterinarian Workforce: The Federal Government Lacks a Comprehensive Understanding of Its Capacity to Protect Animal and Public Health

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. EST Thursday, February 26, 2009 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate VETERINARIAN WORKFORCE The Federal Government Lacks a Comprehensive Understa...
Date Feb. 25, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-213 Title

Health-Care-Associated Infections: HHS Action Needed to Obtain Nationally Representative Data on Risks in Ambulatory Surgical Centers

United States Government Accountability Office GAO February 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters HEALTH-CAREASSOCIATED INFECTIONS HHS Action Needed to Obtain Nationally Representative Data on Risks in Ambulatory Surgical Centers GAO-09-213 February 2009 HEALTH-CARE-ASSOCIATED INFECTIONS Highlights Highlights of GAO-09-213, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliabilit...
Date Feb. 4, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-178 Title

Veterinarian Workforce: Actions Are Needed to Ensure Sufficient Capacity for Protecting Public and Animal Health

United States Government Accountability Office GAO February 2009 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate VETERINARIAN WORKFORCE Actions Are Needed to Ensure Sufficient Capacity for Protecting Public and Animal Health GAO-09-178 a February 200...
Date Oct. 14, 2008 Report No. GAO-09-58 Title

Public Health and Border Security: HHS and DHS Should Further Strengthen Their Ability to Respond to TB Incidents

United States Government Accountability Office GAO October 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters PUBLIC HEALTH AND BORDER SECURITY HHS and DHS Should Further Strengthen Their Ability to Respond to TB Incidents GAO-09-58 October 2008 PUBLIC HEALTH AND BORDER SECURITY Highlights Highlights of GAO-09-58, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability HHS and DHS Should Fu...
Date Sept. 30, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-671 Title

Influenza Pandemic: HHS Needs to Continue Its Actions and Finalize Guidance for Pharmaceutical Interventions

United States Government Accountability Office GAO September 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters INFLUENZA PANDEMIC HHS Needs to Continue Its Actions and Finalize Guidance for Pharmaceutical Interventions GAO-08-671 September 2008 INFLUENZA PANDEMIC Highlights Highlights of GAO-08-671, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability HHS Needs to Continue Its Actions a...
Date Sept. 26, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-1091R Title

Health-Care-Associated Infections in Hospitals: Number Associated with Medical Devices Unknown, but Experts Report Provider Practices as a Significant Factor

United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 September 26, 2008 The Honorable Edward M. Kennedy Chairman The Honorable Michael B. Enzi Ranking Member Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions United States Senate The Honorable John D. Dingell Chairman The Honorable Joe Barton Ranking Member Committee on Energy and Commerce House of Representatives Subject: Health-C...
Date Sept. 5, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-808 Title

Health-Care-Associated Infections in Hospitals: An Overview of State Reporting Programs and Individual Hospital Initiatives to Reduce Certain Infections

United States Government Accountability Office GAO September 2008 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives HEALTH-CAREASSOCIATED INFECTIONS IN HOSPITALS An Overview of State Reporting Programs and Individual Hospital Initiatives to Reduce Certain Infections GAO-08-808 September 2008 Highlights Highlights of GAO-08-808, a report to the Chairman,...
Date July 8, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-1017CG Title

Government Operations: Preparing the Accountability Profession for 21st Century Challenges

Preparing the Accountability Profession for 21st Century Challenges The Institute of Internal Auditors 2008 International Conference San Francisco, CA July 7, 2008 Gene L. Dodaro Acting Comptroller General of the United States GAO-08-1017CG Presentation Outline • Many dynamics shaping our environment • Gauging current and emerging challenges • Strengthening the accountability profession to: ...
Date June 19, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-539 Title

Influenza Pandemic: Federal Agencies Should Continue to Assist States to Address Gaps in Pandemic Planning

United States Government Accountability Office GAO June 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters INFLUENZA PANDEMIC Federal Agencies Should Continue to Assist States to Address Gaps in Pandemic Planning GAO-08-539 June 2008 INFLUENZA PANDEMIC Highlights Highlights of GAO-08-539, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Federal Agencies Should Continue to Assist Stat...
Date June 10, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-794 Title

Food Safety: Selected Countries' Systems Can Offer Insights into Ensuring Import Safety and Responding to Foodborne Illness

United States Government Accountability Office GAO June 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters FOOD SAFETY Selected Countries’ Systems Can Offer Insights into Ensuring Import Safety and Responding to Foodborne Illness GAO-08-794 June 2008 FOOD SAFETY Highlights Highlights of GAO-08-794, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Selected Countries' Systems Can Off...
Date May 22, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-821T Title

High-Containment Biosafety Laboratories: DHS Lacks Evidence to Conclude That Foot-and-Mouth Disease Research Can Be Done Safely on the U.S. Mainland

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, May 22, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives HIGH-CONTAINMENT BIOSAFETY LABORATORIES DHS Lacks Evidence to Conclude That Foot-andMouth Disease Research Can Be Done Safely on the U.S. Mainland St...
Date April 25, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-565R Title

Food and Drug Administration: Agency Complied with Statutory Requirement to Reexamine Condom Labels

United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 April 25, 2008 The Honorable Tom A. Coburn, M.D. Ranking Member Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs United States Senate Subject: Food and Drug Administration: Agency Complied with Statutory Requir...
Date April 16, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-673T Title

Health-Care-Associated Infections in Hospitals: Leadership Needed from HHS to Prioritize Prevention Practices and Improve Data on These Infections

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 11:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, April 16, 2008 Testimony Before the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives HEALTH-CAREASSOCIATED INFECTIONS IN HOSPITALS Leadership Needed from HHS to Prioritize Prevention Practices and Improve Data on These Infections Statement of Cynthia A. Bascetta Di...
Date April 2, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-480 Title

Global HIV/AIDS: A More Country-Based Approach Could Improve Allocation of PEPFAR Funding

United States Government Accountability Office GAO April 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters GLOBAL HIV/AIDS A More Country-Based Approach Could Improve Allocation of PEPFAR Funding GAO-08-480 April 2008 GLOBAL HIV/AIDS Highlights Highlights of GAO-08-480, a report to the Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations, U.S. Senate; and the Chairman, Committee on Foreign Affairs, House of Representat...
Date April 2, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-534SP Title

Global HIV/AIDS: Survey of PEPFAR Country Team Officials (GAO-08-534SP), an E-supplement to GAO-08-480

Global HIV/AIDS: Survey of PEPFAR Country Team Officials (GAO-08-534SP), an E-supplement to GAO-08-480 Read the Full Report: Global HIV/AIDS: A More Country-Based Approach Could Improve Allocation of PEPFAR Funding (GAO-08-480) Background Information Instructions for Viewing This Survey Background Information This document presents the results of our electronic survey of 41 U.S. officials implemen...
Date March 31, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-283 Title

Health-Care-Associated Infections in Hospitals: Leadership Needed from HHS to Prioritize Prevention Practices and Improve Data on These Infections

United States Government Accountability Office GAO March 2008 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives HEALTH-CAREASSOCIATED INFECTIONS IN HOSPITALS Leadership Needed from HHS to Prioritize Prevention Practices and Improve Data on These Infections GAO-08-283 March 2008 Highlights Highlights of GAO-08-283, a report to the Chairman, Committee on ...
Date March 7, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-291 Title

Yellowstone Bison: Interagency Plan and Agencies' Management Need Improvement to Better Address Bison-Cattle Brucellosis Controversy

United States Government Accountability Office GAO March 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters YELLOWSTONE BISON Interagency Plan and Agencies’ Management Need Improvement to Better Address BisonCattle Brucellosis Controversy GAO-08-291 March 2008 YELLOWSTONE BISON Highlights Highlights of GAO-08-291, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Interagency Plan an...
Date Feb. 25, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-328R Title

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Changes in Obligations and Activities before and after Fiscal Year 2005 Budget Reorganization

United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 February 25, 2008 The Honorable Henry A. Waxman Chairman Committee on Oversight and Government Reform House of Representatives Subject: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Changes in Obligations and Activities before and after Fiscal Year 2005 Budget Reorganization Dear Mr. Chairman: The Centers for Disease Control and Pre...
Date Jan. 29, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-435T Title

Federal Oversight of Food Safety: FDA's Food Protection Plan Proposes Positive First Steps, but Capacity to Carry Them Out Is Critical

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Tuesday, January 29, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives FEDERAL OVERSIGHT OF FOOD SAFETY FDA’s Food Protection Plan Proposes Positive First Steps, but Capacity to Carry Them Out Is Critical Statement ...
Date Dec. 21, 2007 Report No. GAO-08-92 Title

Influenza Pandemic: Efforts Under Way to Address Constraints on Using Antivirals and Vaccines to Forestall a Pandemic

United States Government Accountability Office GAO December 2007 Report to Congressional Requesters INFLUENZA PANDEMIC Efforts Under Way to Address Constraints on Using Antivirals and Vaccines to Forestall a Pandemic GAO-08-92 December 2007 INFLUENZA PANDEMIC Highlights Highlights of GAO-08-92, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Efforts Under Way to Address C...
Date Dec. 17, 2007 Report No. GAO-08-306R Title

Plum Island Animal Disease Center: DHS Has Made Significant Progress Implementing Security Recommendations, but Several Recommendations Remain Open

United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 December 17, 2007 Congressional Addressees: Subject: Plum Island Animal Disease Center: DHS Has Made Significant Progress Implementing Security Recommendations, but Several Recommendations Remain Open For many years, the Department of Agriculture (USDA) owned and operated the Plum Island Animal Disease Center, located on an island...
Date Oct. 31, 2007 Report No. GAO-08-27 Title

Influenza Vaccine: Issues Related to Production, Distribution, and Public Health Messages

United States Government Accountability Office GAO October 2007 Report to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives INFLUENZA VACCINE Issues Related to Production, Distribution, and Public Health Messages GAO-08-27 October 2007 INFLUENZA VACCINE Highlights Highlights of GAO-08-27, a report to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representative...
Date March 20, 2007 Report No. GAO-07-638T Title

Yellowstone National Park: Preliminary Observations on the Implementation of the Interagency Bison Management Plan

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Tuesday, March 20, 2007 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands, Committee on Natural Resources, U.S. House of Representatives YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK Preliminary Observations on the Implementation of the Interagency Bison Management Plan Statement of Robin ...
Date Sept. 6, 2006 Report No. GAO-06-1089T Title

Global Health: Spending Requirement Presents Challenges for Allocating Prevention Funding under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 1 p.m. EDT/EST September 6, 2006 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats, and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives GLOBAL HEALTH Spending Requirement Presents Challenges for Allocating Prevention Funding under the President’s Emergen...
Date May 9, 2006 Report No. GAO-06-756T Title

Anthrax: Federal Agencies Have Taken Some Steps to Validate Sampling Methods and to Develop a Next-Generation Anthrax Vaccine

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Tuesday, May 9, 2006 Testimony before the Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives ANTHRAX Federal Agencies Have Taken Some Steps to Validate Sampling Methods and to Develop a NextGeneration Anthrax Vac...
Date Sept. 30, 2005 Report No. GAO-05-984 Title

Influenza Vaccine: Shortages in 2004-05 Season Underscore Need for Better Preparation

United States Government Accountability Office GAO September 2005 Report to Congressional Committees INFLUENZA VACCINE Shortages in 2004–05 Season Underscore Need for Better Preparation GAO-05-984 September 2005 INFLUENZA VACCINE Highlights Highlights of GAO-05-984, a report to the Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental A...
Date June 30, 2005 Report No. GAO-05-863T Title

Influenza Pandemic: Challenges in Preparedness and Response

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, June 30, 2005 Testimony Before the Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives INFLUENZA PANDEMIC Challenges in Preparedness and Response Statement of Marcia Crosse Director, Health Care GAO-05-863T June 30, 2005 INFLUENZA PANDEMIC Highlights Highlights of GAO-05-863T, a tes...
Date May 26, 2005 Report No. GAO-05-760T Title

Influenza Pandemic: Challenges Remain in Preparedness

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, May 26, 2005 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives INFLUENZA PANDEMIC Challenges Remain in Preparedness Statement of Marcia Crosse Director, Health Care GAO-05-760T May 26, 2005 INFLUENZA PANDEMIC Highlights Highlights of ...
Date Nov. 18, 2004 Report No. GAO-05-177T Title

Flu Vaccine: Recent Supply Shortages Underscore Ongoing Challenges

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EST Thursday, November 18, 2004 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Health and the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives FLU VACCINE Recent Supply Shortages Underscore Ongoing Challenges Statement of Janet Heinrich Director, Health Car...
Date Sept. 30, 2004 Report No. GAO-04-877 Title

Emerging Infectious Diseases: Review of State and Federal Disease Surveillance Efforts

United States Government Accountability Office GAO September 2004 Report to the Chairman, Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES Review of State and Federal Disease Surveillance Efforts GAO-04-877 September 2004 EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES Review of State and Federal Disease Surveillance Efforts Highlights of GAO-04-87...
Date Sept. 28, 2004 Report No. GAO-04-1100T Title

Infectious Disease Preparedness: Federal Challenges in Responding to Influenza Outbreaks

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Tuesday, September 28, 2004 Testimony Before the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate INFECTIOUS DISEASE PREPAREDNESS Federal Challenges in Responding to Influenza Outbreaks Statement of Janet Heinrich Director, Health Care—Public Health Issues GAO-04-1100T September 28, 2004 INFECTIOUS DISEA...
Date Sept. 9, 2004 Report No. GAO-04-239 Title

U.S. Postal Service: Better Guidance Is Needed to Ensure an Appropriate Response to Anthrax Contamination

United States Government Accountability Office GAO September 2004 Report to Congressional Requesters U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Better Guidance Is Needed to Ensure an Appropriate Response to Anthrax Contamination GAO-04-239 a September 2004 U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Better Guidance Is Needed to Ensure an Appropriate Response to Anthrax Contamination Highlights of GAO-04-239, a report to congressional requester...
Date April 28, 2004 Report No. GAO-04-564 Title

Emerging Infectious Diseases: Asian SARS Outbreak Challenged International and National Responses

United States General Accounting Office GAO April 2004 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific, Committee on International Relations, House of Representatives EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES Asian SARS Outbreak Challenged International and National Responses GAO-04-564 a April 2004 EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES Asian SARS Outbreak Challenged International and National Responses Hi...
Date Dec. 1, 2003 Report No. GAO-04-215R Title

Smallpox Vaccination: Review of the Implementation of the Military Program

United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 December 1, 2003 The Honorable Susan M. Collins Chairman Committee on Governmental Affairs United States Senate Subject: Smallpox Vaccination: Review of the Implementation of the Military Program Dear Chairman Collins: On December 13, 2002, in response to growing concern that a terrorist or hostile regime might have access to the smallpo...
Date Nov. 21, 2003 Report No. GAO-04-41 Title

Tobacco Use And Public Health: Federal Efforts to Prevent and Reduce Tobacco Use among Youth

United States General Accounting Office GAO November 2003 Report to the Honorable Bill Frist, U.S. Senate TOBACCO USE AND PUBLIC HEALTH Federal Efforts to Prevent and Reduce Tobacco Use among Youth GAO-04-41 November 2003 TOBACCO USE AND PUBLIC HEALTH Federal Efforts to Prevent and Reduce Tobacco Use among Youth Highlights of GAO-04-41, a report to the Honorable Bill Frist, U.S. Senate Tobacco use...
Date July 30, 2003 Report No. GAO-03-1058T Title

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome: Established Infectious Disease Control Measures Helped Contain Spread, But a Large-Scale Resurgence May Pose Challenges

United States General Accounting Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 30, 2003 Testimony Before the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate SEVERE ACUTE RESPIRATORY SYNDROME Established Infectious Disease Control Measures Helped Contain Spread, But a Large-Scale Resurgence May Pose Challenges Statement of Marjorie...
Date May 9, 2003 Report No. GAO-03-530 Title

School Meal Program: Few Instances of Foodborne Outbreaks Reported, but Opportunities Exist to Enhance Outbreak Data and Food Safety Practices

United States General Accounting Office GAO May 2003 Report to Congressional Requesters SCHOOL MEAL PROGRAMS Few Instances of Foodborne Outbreaks Reported, but Opportunities Exist to Enhance Outbreak Data and Food Safety Practices GAO-03-530 May 2003 SCHOOL MEAL PROGRAMS Highlights of GAO-03-530, a report to Congressional Requesters Few Instances of Foodborne Outbreaks Reported, but Opportunities ...
Date May 7, 2003 Report No. GAO-03-769T Title

SARS Outbreak: Improvements to Public Health Capacity Are Needed for Responding to Bioterrorism and Emerging Infectious Diseases

United States General Accounting Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 7, 2003 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives SARS OUTBREAK Improvements to Public Health Capacity Are Needed for Responding to Bioterrorism and Emerging Infectious Diseases Statement of Janet Heinrich Direc...
Date April 30, 2003 Report No. GAO-03-578 Title

Smallpox Vaccination: Implementation of National Program Faces Challenges

United States General Accounting Office GAO April 2003 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate SMALLPOX VACCINATION Implementation of National Program Faces Challenges GAO-03-578 April 2003 SMALLPOX VACCINATION Highlights of GAO-03-578, a report to the Chairman of the Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate Implementation of National Program Faces Challenges A...
Date Sept. 17, 2002 Report No. GAO-02-1105T Title

Childhood Vaccines: Challenges in Preventing Future Shortages

United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Public Health, Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, U.S. Senate For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 17, 2002 CHILDHOOD VACCINES Challenges in Preventing Future Shortages Statement of Janet Heinrich Director, Health Care—Public Health Issues GAO-02-1105T Mr. Chairman and M...
Date Nov. 15, 2001 Report No. GAO-02-235T Title

Bioterrorism: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Role in Public Health Protection

United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony Before the Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, November 15, 2001 BIOTERRORISM The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Role in Public Health Protection Statement for the Record by Janet Heinrich Director, Health Care—Public Health Issues GAO-02-235T Mr. Ch...
Date May 15, 2001 Report No. GAO-01-624 Title

Flu Vaccine: Supply Problems Heighten Need to Ensure Access for High-Risk People

United States General Accounting Office GAO May 2001 Report to Congressional Requesters FLU VACCINE Supply Problems Heighten Need to Ensure Access for High-Risk People GAO-01-624 Contents Letter Results in Brief Background Manufacturing Problems Caused Temporary Shortages and Spikes in Price Distribution of Vaccine Does Not Ensure Priority to High-Risk Individuals HHS Has Initiatives Under Way to ...
Date March 30, 2001 Report No. GAO-01-463 Title

Combating Terrorism: Accountability Over Medical Supplies Needs Further Improvement

United States General Accounting Office GAO March 2001 Report to the Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security, Veterans Affairs and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives COMBATING TERRORISM Accountability Over Medical Supplies Needs Further Improvement GAO-01-463 Contents Letter Appendixes Appendix I: Objective, Scope, and Methodology 3 30 32 38...
Date Oct. 31, 2000 Report No. GAO-01-82 Title

Public Health: Trends in Tuberculosis in the United States

United States General Accounting Office GAO October 2000 Report to Congressional Requesters PUBLIC HEALTH Trends in Tuberculosis in the United States GAO-01-82 Contents Letter Appendixes Appendix I: State TB and MDR-TB Cases and Case Rate, 1999 3 20 22 Appendix II: Comments From CDC Figures Figure 1: Figure 2: Figure 3: Figure 4: Figure 5: Figure 6: CDC Funding for TB and Case Rate, United States,...
Date Aug. 17, 2000 Report No. RCED-00-195 Title

Food Safety: Actions Needed by USDA and FDA to Ensure That Companies Promptly Carry Out Recalls

United States General Accounting Office GAO August 2000 Report to Congressional Requesters FOOD SAFETY Actions Needed by USDA and FDA to Ensure That Companies Promptly Carry Out Recalls GAO/RCED-00-195 Contents Letter Appendixes Appendix I: Scope and Methodology 3 24 26 36 37 39 40 43 48 Table 1: USDA- and FDA-Documented Food Recalls Since 1984 and Recalls Associated With Outbreaks of Foodborne Il...