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| Date Aug. 4, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-735R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 August 4, 2011 The Honorable Tom Harkin Chairman The Honorable Michael B. Enzi Ranking Member Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions United States Senate The Honorable Fred Upton Chairman The Honorable Henry A. Waxman Ranking Member Committee on Energy and Commerce United States House of Representatives Subject: World... |
| Date July 19, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-570 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2011 Report to Congressional Committees VA AND DOD HEALTH CARE First Federal Health Care Center Established, but Implementation Concerns Need to Be Addressed GAO-11-570 July 2011 VA AND DOD HEALTH CARE
First Federal Health Care Center Established, but Implementation Concerns Need to Be Addressed
Highlights of GAO-11-570, a report to congressi... |
| Date May 11, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-643T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, May 11, 2011 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Primary Health and Aging, Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, U.S. Senate HOSPITAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS Health Center Strategies That May Help Reduce Their Use
Statement of Debra A. Draper Director, Health Care GAO-11-6... |
| Date April 29, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-426 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2011 Report to Congressional Requesters VA HEALTH CARE Need for More Transparency in New Resource Allocation Process and for Written Policies on Monitoring Resources GAO-11-426 April 2011 VA HEALTH CARE
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Need for More Transparency in New Resource Allocation Process and for Written Policies on Monit... |
| Date April 11, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-414R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 April 11, 2011 The Honorable Tom Harkin Chairman Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions United States Senate The Honorable Bernard Sanders Chairman Subcommittee on Primary Health and Aging Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions United States Senate Subject: Hospital Emergency Departments: Health Center St... |
| Date Nov. 16, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-11-49 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
November 2010 Report to Congressional Committees HEALTH CARE DELIVERY Features of Integrated Systems Support Patient Care Strategies and Access to Care, but Systems Face Challenges GAO-11-49 November 2010 HEALTH CARE DELIVERY
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Features of Integrated Systems Support Patient Care Strategies and Access to C... |
| Date Oct. 8, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-11-18R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 October 8, 2010 The Honorable Tom Harkin Chairman The Honorable Michael B. Enzi Ranking Member Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions United States Senate The Honorable Henry A. Waxman Chairman The Honorable Joe Barton Ranking Member Committee on Energy and Commerce House of Representatives Subject: School-Based Healt... |
| Date July 30, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-576R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 July 30, 2010 The Honorable Max Baucus Chairman The Honorable Charles E. Grassley Ranking Member Committee on Finance United States Senate The Honorable Henry A. Waxman Chairman The Honorable Joe Barton Ranking Member Committee on Energy and Commerce House of Representatives The Honorable Sander M. Levin Chairman The Honorable Dav... |
| Date July 28, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-939T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, July 28, 2010 Testimony Before the Committee on Veterans Affairs, House of Representatives DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Long-standing Weaknesses in Miscellaneous Obligation and Financial Reporting Controls
Statement of Susan Ragland, Director Financial Management and Assurance GAO-10-... |
| Date March 31, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-287 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2010 Report to Congressional Addressees VA HEALTH CARE VA Has Taken Steps to Make Services Available to Women Veterans, but Needs to Revise Key Policies and Improve Oversight Processes GAO-10-287 March 2010 VA HEALTH CARE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-287, a report to congressional addressees Accountability Integrity Reliability VA Has Tak... |
| Date Dec. 16, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-10-307T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Wednesday, December 16, 2009 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Veterans' Affairs, House of Representatives VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION Inadequate Controls over Miscellaneous Obligations Increase Risk over Procurement Transactions
Statement of Kay L.... |
| Date Dec. 14, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-10-189 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
December 2009 Report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VA CONSTRUCTION VA Is Working to Improve Initial Project Cost Estimates, but Should Analyze Cost and Schedule Risks GAO-10-189 December 2009 VA CONSTRUCTION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-189, a report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Veteran... |
| Date Dec. 3, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-10-273T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Thursday, December 3, 2009 Testimony Before the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, U.S. House of Representatives HURRICANE KATRINA Federal Grants Have Helped Health Care Organizations Provide Primary Care, but Sustaining Services Will Be a Challenge
Statement of Cynthia A. Bascetta Dire... |
| Date Oct. 15, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-10-152T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Thursday, October 15, 2009 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VA HEALTH CARE Ineffective Medical Center Controls Resulted in Inappropriate Billing and Collection Practices
Statement of Kay L. Daly Director Financial Management an... |
| Date July 13, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-588 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters HURRICANE KATRINA Federal Grants Have Helped Health Care Organizations Provide Primary Care, but Challenges Remain GAO-09-588 July 2009 HURRICANE KATRINA Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-588, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Federal Grants Have Helped Health Care ... |
| Date June 24, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-693R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 June 24, 2009 Congressional Committees Subject: Federal Tort Claims Act: Information Related to Implications of Extending Coverage to Volunteers at HRSA-Funded Health Centers The Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) 1 was enacted in 1946 and permits individuals injured by the wrongful or negligent acts or omissions of federal employees,... |
| Date April 30, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-667T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, April 30, 2009 Testimony Before the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, U.S. Senate HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION Many Underserved Areas Lack a Health Center Site, and Data Are Needed on Service Provision at Sites
Statement of Cynthia A. Bascetta Director,... |
| Date April 20, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-357 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters ARMY HEALTH CARE Progress Made in Staffing and Monitoring Units that Provide Outpatient Case Management, but Additional Steps Needed GAO-09-357 April 2009 ARMY HEALTH CARE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-357, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Progress Made in Sta... |
| Date March 12, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-459T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, March 12, 2009 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives VA HEALTH CARE Challenges in Budget Formulation and Execution
Statement of Randall B. Williamson Director, Health Care ... |
| Date Feb. 25, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-213 |
Title
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 Oct. 24, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-09-17 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
October 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters VA HEALTH CARE Improved Staffing Methods and Greater Availability of Alternate and Flexible Work Schedules Could Enhance the Recruitment and Retention of Inpatient Nurses GAO-09-17 October 2008 VA HEALTH CARE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-17, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Inte... |
| Date Oct. 22, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-09-22R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 October 22, 2008 The Honorable Daniel K. Akaka Chairman Committee on Veterans’ Affairs United States Senate The Honorable Michael H. Michaud Chairman Subcommittee on Health Committee on Veterans’ Affairs House of Representatives Subject: VA National Initiatives and Local Programs that Address Education and Support for Families... |
| Date Sept. 11, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-976 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2008 Report to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION Improvements Needed in Design of Controls over Miscellaneous Obligations GAO-08-976 September 2008 VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-976, a report to the S... |
| Date Sept. 10, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-939 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2008 Report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives FEDERAL REAL PROPERTY Progress Made in Reducing Unneeded Property, but VA Needs Better Information to Make Further Reductions GAO-08-939 September 2008 FEDERAL REAL PROPERTY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-939, a report to the Ranking Member, Co... |
| Date Aug. 8, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-723 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2008 Report to the Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION Many Underserved Areas Lack a Health Center Site, and the Health Center Program Needs More Oversight GAO-08-723 August 2008 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-7... |
| Date July 17, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-681R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 July 17, 2008 The Honorable John D. Dingell Chairman The Honorable Joe Barton Ranking Member Committee on Energy and Commerce House of Representatives The Honorable Bart Stupak Chairman The Honorable John Shimkus Ranking Member Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Committee on Energy and Commerce House of Representatives S... |
| Date June 10, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-675 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters VA HEALTH CARE Ineffective Controls over Medical Center Billings and Collections Limit Revenue from ThirdParty Insurance Companies GAO-08-675 June 2008 VA HEALTH CARE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-675, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Ineffective Controls over ... |
| Date May 28, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-535 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters VA HEALTH CARE Facilities Have Taken Action to Provide Language Access Services and Culturally Appropriate Care to a Diverse Veteran Population
This report includes a Spanish translation of the Highlights page, http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d08535high.pdf. Para ver la versión de “Highlights” en ingl... |
| Date Feb. 27, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-514T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected 2:00 p.m. EST Wednesday, February 27, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives DOD AND VA Preliminary Observations on Efforts to Improve Care Management and Disability Evaluations for Servicemembers
Statem... |
| Date June 29, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-787R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 June 29, 2007 The Honorable Carl Levin Chairman The Honorable John McCain Ranking Member Committee on Armed Services United States Senate The Honorable Ike Skelton Chairman The Honorable Duncan L. Hunter Ranking Member Committee on Armed Services House of Representatives Subject: Military Health: DOD’s Vaccine Healthcare Centers... |
| Date Nov. 21, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-07-66 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
November 2006 Report to Congressional Requesters VA HEALTH CARE Spending for Mental Health Strategic Plan Initiatives Was Substantially Less Than Planned GAO-07-66 November 2006 VA HEALTH CARE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-66, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Spending for Mental Health Strategic Plan Init... |
| Date Sept. 29, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-1003 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2006 Report to Congressional Committees HURRICANE KATRINA Status of Hospital Inpatient and Emergency Departments in the Greater New Orleans Area GAO-06-1003 September 2006 HURRICANE KATRINA Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-1003, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Status of Hospital Inpatient and Emer... |
| Date Sept. 26, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-1041T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:00 a.m. EDT in Charleston, S.C. Monday, September 26, 2005 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Veterans' Affairs, House of Representatives VA HEALTH CARE Preliminary Information on the Joint Venture Proposal for VA's Charleston Facility
Statement of Mark L. Goldstein, Director Physical In... |
| Date July 13, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-645 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2005 Report to the Honorable Judd Gregg, U.S. Senate HEALTH CENTERS Competition for Grants and Efforts to Measure Performance Have Increased GAO-05-645 a July 2005 HEALTH CENTERS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-645, a report to the Honorable Judd Gregg, U.S. Senate Accountability Integrity Reliability Competition for Grants and Efforts to Mea... |
| Date March 23, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-387R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 March 23, 2005 The Honorable Steve Buyer Chairman The Honorable Lane Evans Ranking Democratic Member Committee on Veterans’ Affairs House of Representatives The Honorable Christopher H. Smith House of Representatives Subject: Veterans Health Care: VA’s Medical Support Role in Emergency Preparedness Since the terrorist attacks ... |
| Date April 21, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-444 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 2004 Report to Congressional Requesters VA HEALTH CARE Resource Allocations to Medical Centers in the Mid South Healthcare Network GAO-04-444 April 2004 VA HEALTH CARE Resource Allocations to Medical Centers in the Mid South Healthcare Network Highlights of GAO-04-444, a report to congressional requesters Since fiscal year 1997, the Department of V... |
| Date Aug. 31, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-953 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 2001 Report to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, House of Representatives VA HEALTH CARE More National Action Needed to Reduce Waiting Times, but Some Clinics Have Made Progress GAO-01-953 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Long Waits Are Often Due to Poor Scheduling Procedures and Inefficient Use of Staff Some Clinics Have Made Progres... |
| Date May 30, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-786T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. in Portland, Oregon Wednesday, May 30, 2001 Testimony
Before the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate FLU VACCINE Steps Are Needed to Better Prepare for Possible Future Shortages
Statement of Janet Heinrich Director, Health Care-Public Health Issues GAO-01-786T Chairman Craig, Ranking Member Breaux, and Se... |
| Date March 23, 2000 |
Report No. T-HEHS-00-81 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:15 a.m. Thursday, March 23, 2000 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Public Health and Safety, Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, U.S. Senate HEALTH CARE ACCESS Programs for Underserved Populations Could Be Improved
Statement of Janet Heinrich, Associate Director Health Financing and Public Health I... |
| Date March 10, 2000 |
Report No. HEHS-00-39 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 2000 Report to Congressional Requesters COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS Adapting to Changing Health Care Environment Key to Continued Success GAO/HEHS-00-39 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Objectives, Scope, and Methodology Appendix II: Number of C/MHCs Receiving Federal Grant Funding in 1998 and Reporting to UDS, by State or Territory Appendix III... |
| Date Jan. 15, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-18 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 1999 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives LEAD POISONING Federal Health Care Programs Are Not Effectively Reaching At-Risk Children GAO/HEHS-99-18 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-277635 January 15, 1999 Th... |
| Date Nov. 10, 1998 |
Report No. GGD-99-2 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
November 1998 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Subcommittee on Crime, Committee on the Judiciary, House of Representatives ABORTION CLINICS Information on the Effectiveness of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act GAO/GGD-99-2 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 General Government Division B-278842 November 10... |
| Date June 15, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-98-116 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 1998 Report to Congressional Requesters VA COMMUNITY CLINICS Networks’ Efforts to Improve Veterans’ Access to Primary Care Vary GAO/HEHS-98-116 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-270477 June 15, 1998 The Honorable Christopher S. Bond Chairman, Subcommittee on VA, HU... |
| Date Feb. 6, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-98-51 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 1998 Report to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel, Committee on National Security, House of Representatives DEFENSE HEALTH CARE DOD Could Improve Its Beneficiary Feedback Approaches GAO/HEHS-98-51 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-278623 February 6, 1998 The Ho... |
| Date Sept. 11, 1997 |
Report No. T-HEHS-97-204 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 11, 1997 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Human Resources, Committee on Government Reform and Oversight, House of Representatives HEALTH CARE ACCESS Opportunities to Target Programs and Improve Accountability
Statement of Bernice Steinhardt, Director Health Services Quality and Public... |
| Date June 19, 1997 |
Report No. T-HEHS-97-158 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, June 19, 1997 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VA HEALTH CARE Observations on Medical Care Provided to Persian Gulf Veterans
Statement of Stephen P. Backhus, Director Veterans’ Affairs and Military Health Care Issues Health, Ed... |
| Date Feb. 13, 1997 |
Report No. T-HEHS-97-65 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, February 13, 1997 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Human Resources, Committee on Government Reform and Oversight, House of Representatives RURAL HEALTH CLINICS Rising Program Expenditures Not Focused on Improving Care in Isolated Areas
Statement of Bernice Steinhardt, Director, Health Service Q... |
| Date Nov. 22, 1996 |
Report No. HEHS-97-24 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
November 1996 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Human Resources and Intergovernmental Relations, Committee on Government Reform and Oversight, House of Representatives RURAL HEALTH CLINICS Rising Program Expenditures Not Focused on Improving Care in Isolated Areas G A O years
1921 - 1996 GAO/HEHS-97-24 GAO United States General Accounting Office Wa... |
| Date Nov. 5, 1996 |
Report No. HEHS-97-32R |
Title
GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education and Hmmn Services Division B-275313 November 5, 1996 Dr. Marilyn Gaston Director, Bureau of Primary Health Care Health Resources and Services Administration Department of Health and Human Services Dear Dr. Gaston: With the assistance of federal grant funds, more than 600 community and migrant health centers provid... |
| Date Oct. 25, 1996 |
Report No. HEHS-97-7 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
October 1996 Report to Congressional Requesters VA HEALTH CARE Improving Veterans’ Access Poses Financial and Mission-Related Challenges G A O years
1921 - 1996 GAO/HEHS-97-7 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-274205 October 25, 1996 The Honorable Christopher S. Bond Chair... |
