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| Date Feb. 15, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-279 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters NURSING HOMES Federal Efforts to Monitor Resident Assessment Data Should Complement State Activities GAO-02-279 a Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Only Eleven States Conduct Separate On-Site or Off-Site Reviews of MDS Accuracy States Attempt to Improve MDS Data Accuracy through On-Site Reviews, ... |
| Date July 27, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-768 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2001 Report to Congressional Requesters VA LONG-TERM CARE Oversight of Community Nursing Homes Needs Strengthening GAO-01-768 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background VA Oversight Has Been Mixed and Headquarters’ Involvement Insufficient VA’s Plan to Rely on Community Nursing Home Inspections Conducted by States Appears Reasonable, but Implem... |
| Date March 27, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-563T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 27, 2001 Testimony
Before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate LONG-TERM CARE Baby Boom Generation Increases Challenge of Financing Needed Services
Statement of William J. Scanlon Director, Health Care Issues GAO-01-563T Long-Term Care: Baby Boom Generation Increases Challenge of Financing Ne... |
| Date Jan. 1, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-247 |
Title
D01247.book Page 1 Tuesday, January 16, 2001 1:34 PM United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 2001 Performance and Accountability Series Major Management Challenges and Program Risks
Department of Health and Human Services GAO-01-247 D01247.book Page 2 Tuesday, January 16, 2001 1:34 PM D01247.book Page 1 Tuesday, January 16, 2001 1:34 PM Contents Letter Overview Major Performance and Ac... |
| Date Sept. 28, 2000 |
Report No. T-HEHS-00-209 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, September 28, 2000 Testimony
Before the Special Committee on Aging, United States Senate NURSING HOMES Success of Quality Initiatives Requires Sustained Federal and State Commitment
Statement of William J. Scanlon, Director Health Financing and Public Health Issues Health, Education, and Human Servi... |
| Date Sept. 28, 2000 |
Report No. HEHS-00-197 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2000 Report to Congressional Requesters NURSING HOMES Sustained Efforts Are Essential to Realize Potential of the Quality Initiatives GAO/HEHS-00-197 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Progress Made in Improving Annual Surveys, but Measuring the Effect Is Problematic Complaint and Enforcement Processes Are Improving, but States Report ... |
| Date Sept. 13, 2000 |
Report No. T-HEHS-00-196 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 13, 2000 Testimony
Before the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE Better Information Critical to Prospective Purchasers
Statement of William J. Scanlon, Director Health Financing and Public Health Issues Health, Education, and Human Services Division GAO/T-HEH... |
| Date Sept. 5, 2000 |
Report No. T-HEHS-00-192 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:15 p.m. Tuesday, September 5, 2000 Testimony
Before the Special Committee on Aging, United States Senate NURSING HOMES Aggregate Medicare Payments Are Adequate Despite Bankruptcies
Statement of Laura A. Dummit, Associate Director Health Financing and Public Health Issues Health, Education, and Human Services Division... |
| Date Aug. 21, 2000 |
Report No. HEHS-00-164R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-285901 August 21, 2000 The Honorable John D. Dingell House of Representatives Subject: VA Health Care: Supply of Nursing Home Beds Is Sufficient to 2005 in the Detroit, Michigan, Area Dear Mr. Dingell: This letter responds to your request that we review the Department of Veterans Affairs (... |
| 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 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. 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 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 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 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 March 22, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-80 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 1999 Report to the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member, Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate NURSING HOMES Complaint Investigation Processes Often Inadequate to Protect Residents GAO/HEHS-99-80 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-281767 Le er t Letter March 22, 1999... |
| Date March 22, 1999 |
Report No. T-HEHS-99-89 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:00 p.m. Monday, March 22, 1999 Testimony
Before the Senate Special Committee on Aging NURSING HOMES Stronger Complaint and Enforcement Practices Needed to Better Ensure Adequate Care
Statement of William J. Scanlon, Director Health Financing and Public Health Issues Health, Education, and Human Services Division GAO/... |
| Date March 18, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-46 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 1999 Report to Congressional Requesters NURSING HOMES Additional Steps Needed to Strengthen Enforcement of Federal Quality Standards GAO/HEHS-99-46 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-278679 March 18, 1999 The Honorable Charles E. Grassley Chairman The Honorable John B.... |
| Date July 28, 1998 |
Report No. T-HEHS-98-219 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 28, 1998 Testimony
Before the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate CALIFORNIA NURSING HOMES Federal and State Oversight Inadequate to Protect Residents in Homes With Serious Care Violations
Statement of William J. Scanlon, Director Health Financing and Systems Issues Health, Education, and H... |
| Date July 27, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-98-202 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 1998 Report to the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate CALIFORNIA NURSING HOMES Care Problems Persist Despite Federal and State Oversight GAO/HEHS-98-202 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-278399 July 27, 1998 The Honorable Charles E. Grassley Chairman The Honorable... |
| 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 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 July 28, 1997 |
Report No. HEHS-97-185R |
Title
3AO United States
General Accounting Washington, D.C. 20643 Office Eealth, Education and Human Services Division B277354 July 28,1997 The Honorable John McCain United States Senate Subject: Medicaid: Divestiture of Assets to Oualifv for Long-Term Care Services Dear Senator McCainz Medicaid-the $160 billion federal and state program that pays for health servicesfor low-income people-pays for nearly... |
| Date June 3, 1997 |
Report No. HEHS-97-62 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 1997 Report to Congressional Requesters SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME Timely Data Could Prevent Millions in Overpayments to Nursing Home Residents GAO/HEHS-97-62 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-271862 June 3, 1997 The Honorable Nancy L. Johnson Chairman, Subcommittee ... |
| Date April 16, 1997 |
Report No. T-HEHS-97-114 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 16, 1997 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Human Resources, Committee on Government Reform and Oversight, House of Representatives NURSING HOMES Too Early to Assess New Efforts to Control Fraud and Abuse
Statement of Leslie G. Aronovitz, Associate Director Health Financing and Systems Issues... |
| Date March 3, 1997 |
Report No. HEHS-97-72R |
Title
/58s& 9Z GAO United States
General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 2048 Health, Education and Human Services Division B-276200 March 3, 1997 The Honorable John R. Kasich Chairman, Committee on the Budget House of Representatives The Honorable Tim Hutchinson United States Senate Subject: VA Aid and Attendance Benefits: Effects of Revised HCFA PoJli.v on Veterans' Use of Benefits The Department o... |
| Date Jan. 1, 1997 |
Report No. HEHS-97-56W |
Title
United States General Accounting Offlce GAO Health, Education, and Human Services Division Reports January 1997 Health Education Employment Social Security Welfare Veterans GAO/HEHS-97S6W / (1 “/ c Preface This monthlybibliography theU.S. General lists Accounting ffice’ recentlyreleased O s products health,education, m p loyment, on e socialsecurity,disability,welfare,and veteransissues. To le... |
| Date Dec. 20, 1996 |
Report No. HEHS-97-27 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
December 1996 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, U.S. Senate VA HEALTH CARE Better Data Needed to Effectively Use Limited Nursing Home Resources G A O years
1921 - 1996 GAO/HEHS-97-27 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-265690 December 20, 1996 The Hono... |
| Date Aug. 16, 1996 |
Report No. HEHS-96-145 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 1996 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Commerce, House of Representatives MEDICARE Early Resolution of Overcharges for Therapy in Nursing Homes Is Unlikely G A O years
1921 - 1996 GAO/HEHS-96-145 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-272062 August 16, 1... |
| Date June 27, 1996 |
Report No. T-HEHS-96-172 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 27, 1996 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Hospitals and Health Care, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VETERANS’ HEALTH CARE Challenges for the Future
Statement of David P. Baine, Director Health Care Delivery and Quality Issues Health, Education, and Human Serv... |
| Date Jan. 24, 1996 |
Report No. HEHS-96-18 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 1996 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Commerce, House of Representatives FRAUD AND ABUSE Providers Target Medicare Patients in Nursing Facilities GAO/HEHS-96-18 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-255730 January 24, 1996 The Honorable John D. Dingel... |
| Date Jan. 23, 1996 |
Report No. HEHS-96-76R |
Title
united state8 GAO
GeneralAcconntingOmce
Washington, D.C. 20548 Health,EdacationandRnmanSeticee Division B-270874 January 23, 1996 The Honorable John D. Dingell Ranking Minority Member Committee on Commerce House of Representatives Dear Mr. Dingell: Because of increasing health care costs over the past decade, states have been searching for new ways to help finance the $140 billion Medicaid program... |
| Date Nov. 2, 1995 |
Report No. T-HEHS-96-7 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
‘r ForRelease Delivery on Ex~atlOam. l&day, November 2.1995 Testimony
Before the SpecialCommittee on Aging U.S. Senate FRAUD AND ABUSE Medicare Continuesto Be Vulnerable to Exploitation by UnscrupulousProviders
Statementof SarahF. Jaggar,Director Health Financing and Public Health Issues Health, Education,and Human ServicesDivision GAO/T-HEHS-96-7 t“... |
| Date Sept. 5, 1995 |
Report No. HEHS-95-260R |
Title
3 A0 United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education and Human Services Division B-265949 September 5, 1995 The Honorable William M. Thomas Chairman, Subcommittee on Health Committee on Ways and Means House of Representatives Dear Mr. Chairman: We recently issued a report about abusive billing practices for therapy services furnished to nursing home residents who a... |
| Date Aug. 29, 1995 |
Report No. HEHS-95-192 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 1995 Report to the Honorable Bill McCollum, House of Representatives VA HEALTH CARE Need for Brevard Hospital Not Justified GAO/HEHS-95-192 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-257477 August 29, 1995 The Honorable Bill McCollum House of Representatives Dear Mr. McCollum... |
| Date Aug. 25, 1995 |
Report No. RCED-95-214 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 1995 Report to Congressional Committees HUD MANAGEMENT Greater Oversight Needed of FHA’s Nursing Home Insurance Program GAO/RCED-95-214 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-261654 August 25, 1995 The Honorable Alfonse M. D’Amato Chairman The Honorable Paul ... |
| Date May 18, 1995 |
Report No. HEHS-95-165R |
Title
GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20648 Health, Education and Human Services Division B-261437 May 18, 1995 The Honorable Tim Hutchinson Chairman, Subcommittee on Hospitals and Health Care Committee on Veterans' Affairs House of Representatives Dear Mr. Chairman: This letter responds to a May 12, 1995, request from your staff for a list of potential options to enable the... |
| Date May 16, 1995 |
Report No. HEHS-95-160R |
Title
He8lt4 Education Hum8n 8nd &r&u3 Dividon B-261398 May 16, 1995
House The Honorable Bill McCollum of Representatives The Honorable Dave Weldon House of Representatives The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will assume control of the Naval Hospital in Orlando, Florida, later this year. As you know, VA plans to convert the Naval Hospital into a nursing home, while continuing to operate the existing... |
| Date May 9, 1995 |
Report No. T-HEHS-95-147 |
Title
United StatesGeneralAccounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expectedat l&30 am., Tuesday,May 9,199s Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Human Resources and Intergovernmental Relations, Committee on Government Reform and Oversight, House of Representatives VA HEALTH CARE Challengesand’ Options for the Future
Statement of David P. Baine, Director Federal Health Care Delivery Issues Health, ... |
| Date May 5, 1995 |
Report No. HEHS-95-146R |
Title
GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20648 Health, Education and Human Services Division B-261269 May 5, 1995 The Honorable John R. Kasich Committee on the Budget Chairman, House of Representatives Dear Mr. Chairman: We detailed how certain financial arrangements enabled and Texas to obtain about $800 million Tennessee, Michigan, in federal Medicaid funds without effectivel... |
| Date April 13, 1995 |
Report No. HEHS-95-109 |
Title
United States. General Accounting OfTice GAO
April 1995 Report to the Chairman, Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate LONG-TERM CARE Current Issues and Future Directions GAO/HEHS-96-109 United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-260713 April 13,1995 The Honorable William S. Cohen Chairman, Special Committee on Aging United Stat... |
| Date March 30, 1995 |
Report No. HEHS-95-23 |
Title
United States General Accounting QFPice GAO
March 1996 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Commerce, House of Representatives MEDICARE Tighter Ekiles Needed to Cutil Overchtiges for Therapy in Nursing Homes GAO United States General Accounting Office
Washington,
D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-257663 March 30,1995 The Honorable John D. Dingell Ranking Mi... |
| Date Dec. 22, 1994 |
Report No. HEHS-95-6 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
December 1994 Report to theand Health Subcommittee on Hospitals Chairman, Care, Committee on Veterans' Affairs, House of Representatives VA HEALTH CARE Inadequate Planning in the Chesapeake Network GAO/HEHS-95-6 GA United States General Accounting Office O ~~~~~~Washington,D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-255012 December 22, 19... |
| Date Nov. 7, 1994 |
Report No. HEHS-95-26 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
November 1994 Report to Congressional Requesters LONG-TERM CARE Diverse, Growing Population Includes Millions of Americans of All Ages GAO/HEHS-95-26 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-256273 November 7, 1994 The Honorable David Pryor Chairman The Honorable William Cohen Ran... |
| Date Aug. 30, 1994 |
Report No. HEHS-94-154 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 1994 Report to the Special Committee on 1: Aging, U.S. Senate LONG-TERMCARE
Other Countries Tighten Budgets While Seeking Better Access GAO/HEHS-94-154 c: Notice: This is a reprint of a GAO report. GAO United States General Accounting OBhx Wa&in#on, D.C. 20648 He@th, Education, and Human Services DMsion 1. The Honorable David H. Pryor Chairman, Sp... |
| Date April 12, 1994 |
Report No. T-HEHS-94-140 |
Title
United States General Accounting Offrce GAO
ForReleaseon Delivery Expectedat 9:30 a.m. Tuesday,April 12, 1994 Testimony
Before the Special Committee on Aging U.S. Senate LONG-TERR/II CARE Demography, Dollars, and Dissatisfaction Drive Reform
Statement of Jane L. Ross, Associate Director Income Security Issues Health, Education, and Human Services Division ’ GAO/T-HEDW94-140 i I f SUMMARY Demogra... |
| Date Aug. 25, 1993 |
Report No. HRD-93-129 |
Title
United States General Accounting Ulllce :;AO hReport to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Regulation, Business Opportunities and Technology, Committee on Small Business, House of Representatives August 1993 LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE High Percentage of Policyholders Drop Policies GAO/HRD-93-129 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Human Resources Division B-249965 August 25... |
| Date July 20, 1993 |
Report No. HRD-93-29R |
Title
L GAO United States General Acconnthg Of’fice Washington, D.C. 20548. Hnman Resources Division B-250340 92-2531, 93-0070 July 20, 1993 Chairman The Honorable Daniel P. Moynihan, The Honorable Bob Packwood Ranking Minority Member Committee on Finance United States Senate The Honorable Donald W. Riegle, The Honorable John H. Chafee Ranking Minority Member Subcommittee on Health for Families and th... |
