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Date Oct. 24, 2011 Report No. GAO-12-27R Title

Department of Defense: Use of Neurocognitive Assessment Tools in Post-Deployment Identification of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 October 24, 2011 Congressional Requesters Subject: Department of Defense: Use of Neurocognitive Assessment Tools in PostDeployment Identification of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Traumatic brain injury (TBI) has emerged as a serious concern among U.S. forces serving in military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. The widespread use ...
Date Oct. 4, 2011 Report No. GAO-12-104T Title

Medicare Part D: Instances of Questionable Access to Prescription Drugs

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:30 a.m. EDT Tuesday, October 4, 2011 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate MEDICARE PART D Instances of Questionable Access to Prescription Dr...
Date Sept. 26, 2011 Report No. GAO-11-837R Title

DOD Health Care: Cost Impact of Health Care Reform and the Extension of Dependent Coverage

United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 September 26, 2011 The Honorable Carl Levin Chairman The Honorable John McCain Ranking Member Committee on Armed Services United States Senate The Honorable Howard P. “Buck” McKeon Chairman The Honorable Adam Smith Ranking Member Committee on Armed Services House of Representatives Subject: DOD Health Care: Cost Impact of Heal...
Date Sept. 23, 2011 Report No. GAO-11-767 Title

Indian Health Service: Increased Oversight Needed to Ensure Accuracy of Data Used for Estimating Contract Health Service Need

United States Government Accountability Office GAO September 2011 Report to Congressional Addressees INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE Increased Oversight Needed to Ensure Accuracy of Data Used for Estimating Contract Health Service Need GAO-11-767 September 2011 INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE Increased Oversight Needed to Ensure Accuracy of Data Used for Estimating Contract Health Service Need Highlights of GAO-11-76...
Date Sept. 23, 2011 Report No. GAO-11-836 Title

Drug Pricing: Manufacturer Discounts in the 340B Program Offer Benefits, but Federal Oversight Needs Improvement

United States Government Accountability Office GAO September 2011 Report to Congressional Committees DRUG PRICING Manufacturer Discounts in the 340B Program Offer Benefits, but Federal Oversight Needs Improvement GAO-11-836 September 2011 DRUG PRICING Manufacturer Discounts in the 340B Program Offer Benefits, but Federal Oversight Needs Improvement Highlights of GAO-11-836, a report to congression...
Date Sept. 23, 2011 Report No. GAO-11-791 Title

Health Care Price Transparency: Meaningful Price Information Is Difficult for Consumers to Obtain Prior to Receiving Care

United States Government Accountability Office GAO September 2011 Report to Congressional Requesters HEALTH CARE PRICE TRANSPARENCY Meaningful Price Information Is Difficult for Consumers to Obtain Prior to Receiving Care GAO-11-791 September 2011 HEALTH CARE PRICE TRANSPARENCY Meaningful Price Information Is Difficult for Consumers to Obtain Prior to Receiving Care Highlights of GAO-11-791, a rep...
Date Sept. 15, 2011 Report No. GAO-11-810 Title

Long-Term Care Hospitals: CMS Oversight Is Limited and Should Be Strengthened

United States Government Accountability Office GAO September 2011 Report to Congressional Requesters LONG-TERM CARE HOSPITALS CMS Oversight Is Limited and Should Be Strengthened GAO-11-810 September 2011 LONG-TERM CARE HOSPITALS CMS Oversight Is Limited and Should Be Strengthened Highlights of GAO-11-810, a report to congressional requesters Why GAO Did This Study Allegations about quality-of-care...
Date Sept. 6, 2011 Report No. GAO-11-699 Title

Medicare Part D: Instances of Questionable Access to Prescription Drugs

United States Government Accountability Office GAO September 2011 Report to Congressional Requesters MEDICARE PART D Instances of Questionable Access to Prescription Drugs GAO-11-699 September 2011 MEDICARE PART D Instances of Questionable Access to Prescription Drugs Highlights of GAO-11-699, a report to congressional requesters Why GAO Did This Study In 2009, GAO reported on doctor shopping in M...
Date July 19, 2011 Report No. GAO-11-570 Title

VA and DOD Health Care: First Federal Health Care Center Established, but Implementation Concerns Need to Be Addressed

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 July 14, 2011 Report No. GAO-11-797R Title

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: Contracts Awarded and Consultants Retained by Federal Departments and Agencies to Assist in Implementing the Act

United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 July 14, 2011 Congressional Committees Subject: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: Contracts Awarded and Consultants Retained by Federal Departments and Agencies to Assist in Implementing the Act The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), as amended by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 ...
Date June 30, 2011 Report No. GAO-11-624 Title

Medicaid and CHIP: Most Physicians Serve Covered Children but Have Difficulty Referring Them for Specialty Care

United States Government Accountability Office GAO June 2011 Report to Congressional Committees MEDICAID AND CHIP Most Physicians Serve Covered Children but Have Difficulty Referring Them for Specialty Care GAO-11-624 June 2011 MEDICAID AND CHIP Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Most Physicians Serve Covered Children but Have Difficulty Referring Them for Specialty Care Highlights of GA...
Date June 14, 2011 Report No. GAO-11-725R Title

Private Health Insurance: Waivers of Restrictions on Annual Limits on Health Benefits

United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 June 14, 2011 Congressional Committees Subject: Private Health Insurance: Waivers of Restrictions on Annual Limits on Health Benefits The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), which became law in March, 2010, generally prohibits health insurance issuers and group health plan sponsors from imposing annual limits on th...
Date May 11, 2011 Report No. GAO-11-643T Title

Hospital Emergency Departments: Health Center Strategies That May Help Reduce Their Use

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 11, 2011 Report No. GAO-11-414R Title

Hospital Emergency Departments: Health Center Strategies That May Help Reduce Their Use

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 April 5, 2011 Report No. GAO-11-206 Title

Defense Infrastructure: The Navy Needs Better Documentation to Support Its Proposed Military Treatment Facilities on Guam

United States Government Accountability Office GAO April 2011 Report to Congressional Committees DEFENSE INFRASTRUCTURE The Navy Needs Better Documentation to Support Its Proposed Military Treatment Facilities on Guam GAO-11-206 April 2011 DEFENSE INFRASTRUCTURE Accountability • Integrity • Reliability The Navy Needs Better Documentation to Support Its Proposed Military Treatment Facilities on...
Date March 2, 2011 Report No. GAO-11-430T Title

Medicare: Program Remains at High Risk Because of Continuing Management Challenges

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Wednesday, March 2, 2011 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives MEDICARE Program Remains at High Risk Because of Continuing Management Challenges Statement of Kathleen King Director, Health Care GAO-11-430T Marc...
Date Feb. 10, 2011 Report No. GAO-11-163 Title

Military Personnel: DOD Addressing Challenges in Iraq and Afghanistan but Opportunities Exist to Enhance the Planning Process for Army Medical Personnel Requirements

United States Government Accountability Office GAO February 2011 Report to Congressional Committees MILITARY PERSONNEL DOD Addressing Challenges in Iraq and Afghanistan but Opportunities Exist to Enhance the Planning Process for Army Medical Personnel Requirements GAO-11-163 February 2011 MILITARY PERSONNEL Accountability • Integrity • Reliability DOD Addressing Challenges in Iraq and Afghanis...
Date Nov. 30, 2010 Report No. GAO-11-130R Title

Long-Term Care Hospitals: Differences in Their Oversight Compared to Other Types of Hospitals and Nursing Homes

United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 November 30, 2010 The Honorable Max Baucus Chairman The Honorable Charles E. Grassley Ranking Member Committee on Finance United States Senate Subject: Long-Term Care Hospitals: Differences in Their Oversight Compared to Other Types of Hospitals and Nursing Homes This report formally transmits our briefing slides highlighting diff...
Date Nov. 16, 2010 Report No. GAO-11-49 Title

Health Care Delivery: Features of Integrated Systems Support Patient Care Strategies and Access to Care, but Systems Face Challenges

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 Sept. 30, 2010 Report No. GAO-10-907 Title

Air Ambulance: Effects of Industry Changes on Services Are Unclear

United States Government Accountability Office GAO September 2010 Report to Congressional Requesters AIR AMBULANCE Effects of Industry Changes on Services Are Unclear GAO-10-907 September 2010 AIR AMBULANCE Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Effects of Industry Changes on Services Are Unclear Highlights of GAO-10-907, a report to congressional requesters Why GAO Did This Study Changes in...
Date June 30, 2010 Report No. GAO-10-773R Title

Hurricane Katrina: CMS and HRSA Assistance to Sustain Primary Care Gains in the Greater New Orleans Area

United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 June 30, 2010 The Honorable Edolphus Towns Chairman Committee on Oversight and Government Reform House of Representatives Subject: Hurricane Katrina: CMS and HRSA Assistance to Sustain Primary Care Gains in the Greater New Orleans Area Dear Chairman Towns, More than 4 years after Hurricane Katrina made landfall, the greater New Or...
Date June 7, 2010 Report No. GAO-10-426 Title

Home Infusion Therapy: Differences between Medicare and Private Insurers' Coverage

United States Government Accountability Office GAO June 2010 Report to Congressional Requesters HOME INFUSION THERAPY Differences between Medicare and Private Insurers’ Coverage GAO-10-426 June 2010 HOME INFUSION THERAPY Highlights Highlights of GAO-10-426, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Differences between Medicare and Private Insurers’ Coverage Why ...
Date March 31, 2010 Report No. GAO-10-402 Title

Defense Health Care: 2008 Access to Care Surveys Indicate Some Problems, but Beneficiary Satisfaction Is Similar to Other Health Plans

United States Government Accountability Office GAO March 2010 Report to Congressional Committees DEFENSE HEALTH CARE 2008 Access to Care Surveys Indicate Some Problems, but Beneficiary Satisfaction Is Similar to Other Health Plans GAO-10-402 March 2010 DEFENSE HEALTH CARE Highlights Highlights of GAO-10-402, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability 2008 Access to C...
Date March 10, 2010 Report No. GAO-10-294R Title

Veterans Affairs: VA Faces Challenges in Providing Substance Use Disorder Services and Is Taking Steps to Improve These Services for Veterans

United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 March 10, 2010 The Honorable Michael H. Michaud Chairman Subcommittee on Health Committee on Veterans’ Affairs House of Representatives The Honorable Brian Baird House of Representatives Subject: VA Faces Challenges in Providing Substance Use Disorder Services and Is Taking Steps to Improve These Services for Veterans Substance ...
Date Feb. 17, 2010 Report No. GAO-10-361 Title

Electronic Personal Health Information Exchange: Health Care Entities' Reported Disclosure Practices and Effects on Quality of Care

United States Government Accountability Office GAO February 2010 Report to Congressional Committees ELECTRONIC PERSONAL HEALTH INFORMATION EXCHANGE Health Care Entities’ Reported Disclosure Practices and Effects on Quality of Care GAO-10-361 February 2010 Highlights Highlights of GAO-10-361, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability ELECTRONIC PERSONAL HEALTH INFO...
Date Dec. 28, 2009 Report No. GAO-10-185 Title

Medicare Managed Care: Observations about Medicare Cost Plans

United States Government Accountability Office GAO December 2009 Report to Congressional Committees MEDICARE MANAGED CARE Observations about Medicare Cost Plans GAO-10-185 December 2009 MEDICARE MANAGED CARE Highlights Highlights of GAO-10-185, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Observations about Medicare Cost Plans Why GAO Did This Study Medicare cost plans...
Date Nov. 6, 2009 Report No. GAO-10-207R Title

Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: Medicare Program; Inpatient Hospital Deductible and Hospital and Extended Care Services Coinsurance Amounts for Calendar Year 2010

United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 B-318865 November 6, 2009 The Honorable Max Baucus Chairman The Honorable Charles E. Grassley Ranking Minority Member Committee on Finance United States Senate The Honorable Charles B. Rangel Chairman The Honorable Dave Camp Ranking Minority Member Committee on Ways and Means House of Representatives Subject: Department of Health ...
Date Sept. 25, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-802 Title

Medicare: Per Capita Method Can Be Used to Profile Physicians and Provide Feedback on Resource Use

United States Government Accountability Office GAO September 2009 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives MEDICARE Per Capita Method Can Be Used to Profile Physicians and Provide Feedback on Resource Use GAO-09-802 September 2009 MEDICARE Highlights Highlights of GAO-09-802, a report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Health, Committee on...
Date Sept. 23, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-985 Title

HIV/AIDS: Federal and State Efforts to Identify Infected Individuals and Connect Them to Care

United States Government Accountability Office GAO September 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters HIV/AIDS Federal and State Efforts to Identify Infected Individuals and Connect Them to Care GAO-09-985 September 2009 HIV/AIDS Highlights Highlights of GAO-09-985, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Federal and State Efforts to Identify Infected Individuals a...
Date Aug. 28, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-559 Title

Medicare Physician Services: Utilization Trends Indicate Sustained Beneficiary Access with High and Growing Levels of Service in Some Areas of the Nation

United States Government Accountability Office GAO August 2009 Report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate MEDICARE PHYSICIAN SERVICES Utilization Trends Indicate Sustained Beneficiary Access with High and Growing Levels of Service in Some Areas of the Nation GAO-09-559 August 2009 MEDICARE PHYSICIAN SERVICES Highlights Highlights of GAO-09-559, a report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senat...
Date July 31, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-647 Title

Medicare Physician Payments: Fees Could Better Reflect Efficiencies Achieved When Services Are Provided Together

United States Government Accountability Office GAO July 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters MEDICARE PHYSICIAN PAYMENTS Fees Could Better Reflect Efficiencies Achieved When Services Are Provided Together GAO-09-647 July 2009 MEDICARE PHYSICIAN PAYMENTS Highlights Highlights of GAO-09-647, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Fees Could Better Reflect Effici...
Date July 31, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-864R Title

Private Health Insurance: Research on Competition in the Insurance Industry

United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 July 31, 2009 The Honorable Herb Kohl Chairman Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights Committee on the Judiciary United States Senate Subject: Private Health Insurance: Research on Competition in the Insurance Industry Dear Mr. Chairman: Health care providers and members of Congress have raised concerns ...
Date July 30, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-752R Title

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: CMS Should Develop an Agencywide Policy for Translating Medicare Documents into Languages Other Than English

United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 July 30, 2009 The Honorable Nydia M. Velázquez Chairwoman Committee on Small Business House of Representatives Subject: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: CMS Should Develop an Agencywide Policy for Translating Medicare Documents into Languages Other Than English Dear Chairwoman Velázquez: The Department of Health and Hum...
Date July 16, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-899T Title

VA Health Care: Preliminary Findings on VA's Provision of Health Care Services to Women Veterans

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, July 16, 2009 Testimony Before the Subcommittees on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs and Health, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VA HEALTH CARE Preliminary Findings on VA’s Provision of Health Care Services to Women Veterans Statement of Randall B. ...
Date July 14, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-884T Title

VA Health Care: Preliminary Findings on VA's Provision of Health Care Services to Women Veterans

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EDT Tuesday, July 14, 2009 Testimony Before the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, U.S. Senate VA HEALTH CARE Preliminary Findings on VA’s Provision of Health Care Services to Women Veterans Statement of Randall B. Williamson Director, Health Care GAO-09-884T July 14, 2009 VA HEALTH CARE Highlights Hi...
Date May 22, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-537 Title

End-Stage Renal Disease: CMS Should Monitor Effect of Bundled Payment on Home Dialysis Utilization Rates

United States Government Accountability Office GAO May 2009 Report to Congressional Committees END-STAGE RENAL DISEASE CMS Should Monitor Effect of Bundled Payment on Home Dialysis Utilization Rates GAO-09-537 May 2009 END-STAGE RENAL DISEASE Highlights Highlights of GAO-09-537, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability CMS Should Monitor Effect of Bundled Payment o...
Date April 20, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-357 Title

Army Health Care: Progress Made in Staffing and Monitoring Units that Provide Outpatient Case Management, but Additional Steps Needed

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 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 Oct. 24, 2008 Report No. GAO-09-17 Title

VA Health Care: Improved Staffing Methods and Greater Availability of Alternate and Flexible Work Schedules Could Enhance the Recruitment and Retention of Inpatient Nurses

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 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 May 28, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-535 Title

VA Health Care: Facilities Have Taken Action to Provide Language Access Services and Culturally Appropriate Care to a Diverse Veteran Population

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 July 31, 2007 Report No. GAO-07-941R Title

TRICARE: Changes to Access Policies and Payment Rates for Services Provided by Civilian Obstetricians

United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 July 31, 2007 Congressional Committees Subject: TRICARE: Changes to Access Policies and Payment Rates for Services Provided by Civilian Obstetricians About 111,000 women covered by the Department of Defense’s (DOD) TRICARE program gave birth during 2006.1 During their pregnancies, about half of these women received obstetric car...
Date July 31, 2007 Report No. GAO-07-947 Title

Defense Health Care: Under TRICARE, Children's Hospitals Paid More Than Other Hospitals After Accounting for Patient Complexity

United States Government Accountability Office GAO July 2007 Report to Congressional Committees DEFENSE HEALTH CARE Under TRICARE, Children’s Hospitals Paid More Than Other Hospitals After Accounting for Patient Complexity GAO-07-947 July 2007 DEFENSE HEALTH CARE Highlights Highlights of GAO-07-947, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Under TRICARE, Children...
Date May 30, 2007 Report No. GAO-07-790R Title

Armed Forces Retirement Home: Health Care Oversight Should Be Strengthened

United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 May 30, 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 Hunter Ranking Member Committee on Armed Services House of Representatives Subject: Armed Forces Retirement Home: Health Care Oversight Sho...
Date May 10, 2007 Report No. GAO-07-862T Title

Medicare: Providing Systematic Feedback to Physicians on their Practice Patterns Is a Promising Step Toward Encouraging Program Efficiency

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, May 10, 2007 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives MEDICARE Providing Systematic Feedback to Physicians on their Practice Patterns Is a Promising Step Toward Encouraging Program Efficiency Statement of A. Bruce Steinwald Direct...
Date May 8, 2007 Report No. GAO-07-852T Title

Information Technology: VA and DOD Are Making Progress in Sharing Medical Information, but Are Far from Comprehensive Electronic Medical Records

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Tuesday, May 8, 2007 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY VA and DOD Are Making Progress in Sharing Medical Information, but Are Far from Comprehensive Electronic Medical Records Stateme...
Date April 30, 2007 Report No. GAO-07-554R Title

DOD and VA Outpatient Pharmacy Data: Computable Data Are Exchanged for Some Shared Patients, but Additional Steps Could Facilitate Exchanging These Data for All Shared Patients

United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 April 30, 2007 The Honorable Ike Skelton Chairman The Honorable Duncan Hunter Ranking Member Committee on Armed Services House of Representatives The Honorable Vic Snyder Chairman The Honorable John M. McHugh Ranking Member Subcommittee on Military Personnel Committee on Armed Services House of Representatives Subject: DOD and VA ...
Date April 30, 2007 Report No. GAO-07-307 Title

Medicare: Focus on Physician Practice Patterns Can Lead to Greater Program Efficiency

United States Government Accountability Office GAO April 2007 Report to Congressional Committees MEDICARE Focus on Physician Practice Patterns Can Lead to Greater Program Efficiency GAO-07-307 April 2007 MEDICARE Highlights Highlights of GAO-07-307, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Focus on Physician Practice Patterns Can Lead to Greater Program Efficiency ...
Date Sept. 29, 2006 Report No. GAO-06-1003 Title

Hurricane Katrina: Status of Hospital Inpatient and Emergency Departments in the Greater New Orleans Area

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...