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| Date Nov. 13, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-10-234SP |
Title
Serving The Congress And The Nation U.S. Government Accountability Office Performance & Accountability Report
Fiscal Year 2009 Accountability Integrity Reliability S E R V I N G T H E C O N G R E S S Mission
GAO exists to support the Congress in meeting its constitutional responsibilities and to help improve the performance and ensure the accountability of the federal government for the benefit of... |
| Date June 24, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-819T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, June 24, 2009 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Postal Service, and the District of Columbia, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives PRESCRIPTION DRUGS Overview of Approaches to Control Prescription Drug Spending in Federal Programs
S... |
| Date Dec. 12, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-09-4 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
December 2008 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives MEDICARE PART D Opportunities Exist for Improving Information Sent to Enrollees and Scheduling the Annual Election Period GAO-09-4 December 2008 MEDICARE PART D Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-4, a report to the Chairman, Committee on Energy and Commer... |
| Date May 18, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-873T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:30 a.m. EDT Friday, May 18, 2007 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 FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM Premiums Continue to Rise, but Rate of G... |
| Date Dec. 22, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-07-141 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
December 2006 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs , U.S. Senate FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM Premium Growth Has Recently Slowed, and Varies among Participating Plans GAO-07... |
| Date Sept. 26, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-1133T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. EDT Tuesday, September 26, 2006 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Health Care, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNTS Early Enrollee Experiences with Accounts and Eligible Health Plans
Statement of John E. Dicken Director, Health Care GAO-06-1133T September 26, 2006 HEALTH SAVINGS... |
| Date Aug. 9, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-798 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2006 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate CONSUMERDIRECTED HEALTH PLANS Early Enrollee Experiences with Health Savings Accounts and Eligible Health Plans GAO-06-798 August 2006 CONSUMER-DIRECTED HEALTH PLANS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-798, a report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Finance... |
| Date Jan. 31, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-271 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
January 2006 Report to Congressional Requesters FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM First-Year Experience with High-Deductible Health Plans and Health Savings Accounts GAO-06-271 January 2006 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-271, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRA... |
| Date Dec. 2, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-06-281T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 11:30 a.m. CST Friday, December 2, 2005 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM Differences in Health Care Prices Across Metropolitan Areas Linked to Competition and Other Factors
Statement of A. Bruce Steinwald ... |
| Date Nov. 21, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-06-143 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
November 2005 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM Early Experience with a Consumer-Directed Health Plan GAO-06-143 November 2005 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-143, a report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate Accountability Integrity Reli... |
| Date Nov. 17, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-06-87R |
Title
DRAFT
Comptroller General of the United States United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 November 17, 2005 Congressional Committees Subject: Review of OMB Circular A-76 Health Benefit Cost Factor Needed Determining whether to obtain required services using government employees or through contracts with the private sector is an important economic and strategic decision for... |
| Date Aug. 15, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-856 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2005 Report to the Honorable Paul Ryan, House of Representatives FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM Competition and Other Factors Linked to Wide Variation in Health Care Prices GAO-05-856 August 2005 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-856, a report to the Honorable Paul Ryan, House of Representatives Accountability Integrity Reliability... |
| Date Feb. 14, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-205 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2005 Report to Congressional Committees RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS Options for Employment-Based Prescription Drug Benefits under the Medicare Modernization Act GAO-05-205 February 2005 RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-205, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Options for Employment-... |
| Date Aug. 18, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-1000R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 August 18, 2004 The Honorable Paul Ryan House of Representatives Subject: Milwaukee Health Care Spending Compared to Other Metropolitan Areas: Geographic Variation in Spending for Enrollees in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program Dear Mr. Ryan: Health care spending varies across the country due to differences in the use a... |
| Date June 17, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-713 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2004 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, U.S. Senate PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE Coverage of Key Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests Is Common but Not Universal GAO-04-713 a June 2004 PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE Coverage of Key Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests Is Common but Not Universal Highlights of... |
| Date June 6, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-547 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2003 Report to Congressional Committees MILITARY RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS Enrollment Low in Federal Employee Health Plans under DOD Demonstration GAO-03-547 June 2003 MILITARY RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS Enrollment Low in Federal Employee Health Plans under DOD Demonstration Highlights of GAO-03-547, a report to Congressional Committees Prior to 2001, mi... |
| Date April 9, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-650T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 9, 2003 Testimony Before the Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives MEDICARE Observations on Program Sustainability and Strategies to Control Spending on Any Proposed Drug Benefit
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO-03-650T April 9, 2003 M... |
| Date Jan. 10, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-196 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 2003 Report to the Honorable Byron L. Dorgan, U.S. Senate FEDERAL EMPLOYEES’ HEALTH BENEFITS Effects of Using Pharmacy Benefit Managers on Health Plans, Enrollees, and Pharmacies GAO-03-196 January 2003 FEDERAL EMPLOYEES’ HEALTH BENEFITS
Highlights of GAO-03-196, a report to the Honorable Byron L. Dorgan, U.S. Senate Effects of Using Pharmacy... |
| Date Dec. 31, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-03-236 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
December 2002 Report to the Subcommittee on International Security, Proliferation, and Federal Services, Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate FEDERAL EMPLOYEES’ HEALTH PLANS Premium Growth and OPM’s Role in Negotiating Benefits GAO-03-236 December 2002 FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' HEALTH PLANS Premium Growth and OPM's Role in Negotiating Benefits Hig... |
| Date Oct. 31, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-03-180 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
October 2002 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives MEDICARE+CHOICE Selected Program Requirements and Other Entities’ Standards for HMOs GAO-03-180 a Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Selected M+C Requirements for HMOs Selected FEHBP Requirements for HMOs Selected NAIC, JCAHO, and... |
| Date Sept. 12, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-916R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 September 12, 2002 Mr. John E. Potter Postmaster General Subject: U.S. Postal Service: Accounting for Postretirement Benefits Dear Mr. Potter: As you know, in 1992 GAO issued a report that, among other things, considered the United States Postal Service’s (USPS) accounting for postretirement health benefit 1 costs. That report conclude... |
| Date Sept. 6, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-829 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2002 Report to Congressional Committees DEFENSE HEALTH CARE Most Reservists Have Civilian Health Coverage but More Assistance Is Needed When TRICARE Is Used GAO-02-829 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Percentage of Reservists with Coverage Is Similar to That Found in the General Population Most Mobilized Reservists Maintain Civilian ... |
| Date May 1, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-602 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2002 Report to Congressional Committees DEFENSE HEALTH CARE Health Care Benefit for Women Comparable to Other Plans GAO-02-602 a Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background DOD’s Health Care Benefit for Women is Comparable to Other Plans Most Women Beneficiaries Are Satisfied With DOD’s Health Care Benefit, but Some Concerns Exist Concluding Obse... |
| Date Dec. 31, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-170 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
December 2001 Report to Congressional Requesters UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE Information on Retirement Plans GAO-02-170 a Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Scope and Methodology Estimated Future Annual Costs for the Three Plans Costs and Payments of the Three Individual Plans Funding Status of the Three Plans Portion of Liability Due to Increa... |
| Date Oct. 12, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-73 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
October 2001 Report to Congressional Committees DEFENSE HEALTH CARE Disability Programs Need Improvement and Face Challenges GAO-02-73 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Number of Program Participants and Program Costs Differ Significantly Programs Differ in Guidance; TRICARE Changes Will Affect Caseloads Questions Remain About the Adequacy of P... |
| Date July 25, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-1010T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Committee on the Budget, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 25, 2001 MEDICARE New Spending Estimates Underscore Need for Reform
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO-01-1010T Mr. Chairman and Members of the Committee: I am pleased to be here toda... |
| Date July 9, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-884 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2001 Report to Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT Status of Achieving Key Outcomes and Addressing Major Management Challenges GAO-01-884 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Assessment of OPM’s Progress and Strategies in Achieving Selected Key Outcomes Comparison of OPM’s... |
| Date Jan. 1, 2001 |
Report No. SP-01-8 |
Title
J.o i n t F i ‘n a n c i .a I M a n a g’e m e n t I.m p i o’v e m e n t Program ANewsletter for Government Financial Managers Winter 2001 Vol. 12. No. 4. New Horizons for Financial Management FMIP will be hosting its 30* annual JFMIP Conference on March 13,200l at the Hilton Washington and Towers in Washington, DC. This Conference will feature a kevnote speaker from the Federal governments t... |
| Date Dec. 21, 2000 |
Report No. GAO-01-275R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 December 21, 2000 The Honorable Stephen Horn Chairman, Subcommittee on Government Management, Information and Technology Committee on Government Reform House of Representatives Subject: Medicare: Post-Hearing Questions Related to Financial and Information Technology Management Dear Mr. Chairman: On July 11, 2000, we testified before your... |
| Date Sept. 7, 2000 |
Report No. HEHS-00-183 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2000 Report to Congressional Requesters MEDICARE+CHOICE Plan Withdrawals Indicate Difficulty of Providing Choice While Achieving Savings GAO/HEHS-00-183 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Scope, Methodology, and Data Sources 3 44 47 51 56 57 61 64 Appendix II: Plans Withdrawing From Medicare+Choice, January 2000 Appendix III: Plans Withdraw... |
| Date July 11, 2000 |
Report No. T-AIMD-00-240 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 11, 2000 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Government Management, Information and Technology, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives FEDERAL HEALTH CARE Comments on H.R. 4401, the Health Care Infrastructure Investment Act of 2000
Statement of Joel C. Willemssen Director, Civil... |
| Date June 30, 2000 |
Report No. GGD-00-156R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 General Government Division B-285569 June 30, 2000 The Honorable Fred Thompson Chairman The Honorable Joseph I. Lieberman Ranking Member Committee on Governmental Affairs United States Senate Subject: Observations on the Office of Personnel Management’s Fiscal Year 1999 Performance Report and Fiscal Year 2001 Performance Plan As you re... |
| Date May 2, 2000 |
Report No. GGD-00-100 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2000 Report to the Chairman Subcommittee on Civil Service Committee on Government Reform House of Representatives FEDERAL EMPLOYEES’ HEALTH PROGRAM Reasons Why HMOs Withdrew in 1999 and 2000 GAO/GGD-00-100 United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 General Government Division B-284492 May 2, 2000 The Honorable Joe Scarborough Ch... |
| Date March 15, 2000 |
Report No. T-HEHS/NSIAD-00-129 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Mar. 15, 2000 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Military Personnel, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives DEFENSE HEALTH CARE Observations on Proposed Benefit Expansion and Overcoming TRICARE Obstacles
Statement of Stephen P. Backhus, Director Veterans’ Affairs and Military Hea... |
| Date Feb. 24, 2000 |
Report No. T-HEHS/AIMD-00-103 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 24, 2000 Testimony
Before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate MEDICARE REFORM Leading Proposals Lay Groundwork, While Design Decisions Lie Ahead
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO/T-HEHS/AIMD-00-103 Medicare Reform: Leading Proposals Lay Groundwork,... |
| Date Feb. 8, 2000 |
Report No. T-HEHS/AIMD-00-77 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 8, 2000 Testimony
Before the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate MEDICARE Program Reform and Modernization Are Needed But Entail Considerable Challenges
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO/T-HEHS/AIMD-00-77 MEDICARE: Program Reform and Modernization ... |
| 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 June 8, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-134R |
Title
GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-282860 June 8, 1999 The Honorable Don Nickles United States Senate Subject: Defense Health Care: Pharmacy Copavments Dear Senator Nickles: This responds to your March 17, 1999, referral to us of a letter that several constituents sent you regarding our recent report and testimony on ... |
| 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-99-65 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 1999 Report to Congressional Committees CHILDREN’S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM State Implementation Approaches Are Evolving GAO/HEHS-99-65 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-280578 May 14, 1999 The Honorable Edward M. Kennedy Ranking Minority Member Committee on Health, E... |
| Date April 13, 1999 |
Report No. T-HEHS-99-108 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 13, 1999 Testimony
Before the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate MEDICARE+CHOICE HCFA Actions Could Improve Plan Benefit and Appeal Information
Statement of William J. Scanlon, Director Health Financing and Public Health Issues Health, Education, and Human Services Division GAO/T-HEHS-99-1... |
| Date April 12, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-92 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 1999 Report to Congressional Requesters MEDICARE+CHOICE New Standards Could Improve Accuracy and Usefulness of Plan Literature GAO/HEHS-99-92 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-282193 April 12, 1999 The Honorable Charles E. Grassley Chairman The Honorable John B. Breau... |
| Date March 17, 1999 |
Report No. T-HEHS-99-87 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 17, 1999 Testimony
Before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate MEDICARE Progress to Date in Implementing Certain Major Balanced Budget Act Reforms
Statement of William J. Scanlon, Director Health Financing and Public Health Issues Health, Education, and Human Services Division GAO/T-HEHS-99... |
| Date March 10, 1999 |
Report No. T-HEHS-99-75 |
Title
GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:00 p.m. EST Wednesday, March 10, 1999 United States General Accounting Office Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Military Personnel, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives DEFENSE HEALTH CARE Need for Top-to-Bottom Redesign of Pharmacy Programs
Statement of Stephen P. Backhus, Director Veterans Affairs and Military Health Care Issues Hea... |
| Date Aug. 7, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-98-231R |
Title
He&h, Educcrtion aad Human Servicss Division IX280660 August7,1!498 The HonorableWilliam M. Thomas Houseof Representatives I. Subject: Federal Health Proms: ComDarison of Medicare. the Federal EmDloveesHealth Benefits Program. Medicaid. Veterans1Health . rvxes. DeDartment of Defense Health Services. and Indian Health iisxkxzDear Mr. Thomas: About one-third of Americans receive he&b care that the f... |
| Date July 16, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-98-213R |
Title
lllilitistates GAO General
AcconntingOmce Washington, D-C. 20648 Health, Education snd &man Services Division j&Q ss-‘ f B-280597 July 16, 1998 The Honorable John H. Chafee The Honorable Edward M. Kennedy The Honorable Joseph L Lieberman United States Senate The Honorable Benjamin L. Carchn The Honorable John D. Dmgell The Honorable Nancy L. Johnson The Honorable James H. Maloney The Honorable C... |
| 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 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 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-98-137 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 1998 Report to Congressional Requesters CONSUMER HEALTH CARE INFORMATION Many Quality Commission Disclosure Recommendations Are Not Current Practice GAO/HEHS-98-137 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-279867 April 30, 1998 The Honorable Larry E. Craig United States Sena... |
