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Report No. |
Title |
| 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 11, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-124 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 1999 Report to the Chairmen and Ranking Minority Members, Committees on Veterans’ Affairs, U.S. Senate and House of Representatives VA HEALTH CARE Third-Party Charges Based on Sound Methodology; Implementation Challenges Remain GAO/HEHS-99-124 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services ... |
| Date June 10, 1999 |
Report No. T-HEHS-99-139 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 10, 1999 Testimony
Before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate BALANCED BUDGET ACT Any Proposed Fee-for-Service Payment Modifications Need Thorough Evaluation
Statement of William J. Scanlon, Director Health Financing and Public Health Issues Health, Education, and Human Services Division GAO... |
| Date May 26, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-120 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 1999 Report to Congressional Requesters MEDICARE HOME HEALTH AGENCIES Closures Continue, With Little Evidence Beneficiary Access Is Impaired GAO/HEHS-99-120 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-282147 May 26, 1999 The Honorable William V. Roth, Jr. Chairman The Honorable D... |
| Date May 4, 1999 |
Report No. T-HEHS/GGD-99-119 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 4, 1999 Testimony
Before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate MEDICARE SUBVENTION DEMONSTRATION DOD Experience and Lessons for Possible VA Demonstration
Statement of Stephen P. Backhus, Director Veterans’ Affairs and Military Health Care Issues and William J. Scanlon, Director Health Financin... |
| 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 March 11, 1999 |
Report No. T-HEHS-99-85 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 11, 1999 Testimony
Before the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, U.S. Senate MANAGED CARE State Approaches on Selected Patient Protections
Statement of William J. Scanlon, Director Health Financing and Public Health Issues Health, Education, and Human Services Division GAO/T... |
| Date Nov. 4, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-99-14 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
November 1998 Report to Congressional Requesters VETERANS’ HEALTH CARE Service Delivery for Veterans on Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands GAO/HEHS-99-14 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-279603 November 4, 1998 The Honorable Robert A. Underwood The... |
| Date Sept. 9, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-98-238 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 1998 Report to Congressional Requesters MEDICARE HOME HEALTH BENEFIT Impact of Interim Payment System and Agency Closures on Access to Services GAO/HEHS-98-238 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-280966 September 9, 1998 The Honorable William V. Roth, Jr. Chairman T... |
| Date Aug. 28, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-98-226 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 1998 Report to Congressional Requesters VA HEALTH CARE More Veterans Are Being Served, but Better Oversight Is Needed GAO/HEHS-98-226 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-280054 August 28, 1998 Congressional Requesters This report presents information on changes in vete... |
| Date July 23, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-98-174 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 1998 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives MEDICARE Concerns With Physicians at Teaching Hospitals (PATH) Audits GAO/HEHS-98-174 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-278015 July 23, 1998 The Honorable Bill Th... |
| Date July 23, 1998 |
Report No. T-HEHS-98-220 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, July 23, 1998 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VA HEALTH CARE VA’s Efforts to Maintain Services for Veterans With Special Disabilities
Statement of Stephen P. Backhus, Director Veterans’ Affairs and Military Health Care Issue... |
| 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 April 16, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-98-64 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 1998 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate VA HEALTH CARE Closing a Chicago Hospital Would Save Millions and Enhance Access to Services GAO/HEHS-98-64 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-27885... |
| Date April 1, 1998 |
Report No. IAP-98-21 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 1998 Health, Education, and Human Services Division Veterans' Affairs and
Military Health Care Issues Issue Area Plan for Fiscal Years 1998-2000 GAO/IAP-98-21 /762-6 Foreword As the investigative arm of the Congress and the nation's auditor, the General Accounting Office is charged with monitoring the expenditure of the federal dollar. Reflecting s... |
| Date Feb. 23, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-98-60 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 1998 Report to Congressional Committees RURAL PRIMARY CARE HOSPITALS Experience Offers Suggestions for Medicare’s Expanded Program GAO/HEHS-98-60 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-278799 February 23, 1998 The Honorable William V. Roth, Jr. Chairman The Honorable ... |
| Date Feb. 6, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-98-48 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 1998 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate VA HEALTH CARE Status of Efforts to Improve Efficiency and Access GAO/HEHS-98-48 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-276004 February 6, 1998 The H... |
| Date Dec. 16, 1997 |
Report No. HEHS-98-29 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
December 1997 Report to the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate MEDICARE HOME HEALTH AGENCIES Certification Process Ineffective in Excluding Problem Agencies GAO/HEHS-98-29 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-277914 December 16, 1997 The Honorable Charles E. Grassley Chai... |
| Date Oct. 21, 1997 |
Report No. HEHS-98-8 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
October 1997 Report to the Chairman, Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate MEDICARE HOME HEALTH Differences in Service Use by HMO and Fee-for-Service Providers GAO/HEHS-98-8 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-271479 October 21, 1997 The Honorable Charles E. Grassley Chairm... |
| Date Oct. 17, 1997 |
Report No. HEHS-98-4 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
October 1997 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VA MEDICAL CARE Increasing Recoveries From Private Health Insurers Will Prove Difficult GAO/HEHS-98-4 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Divisio... |
| Date Oct. 14, 1997 |
Report No. HEHS-98-15R |
Title
t GAO United States General Accounting Offhe Washington, D.C. 20648 L~9GZ Health, Educathn and Human Services Division B-278145 October 14, 1997 The Honorable Connie Mack The Honorable John Rockefeller United States Senate Subject: Cancer Clinical Trials: Medicare Reimbursement Denials In order to determine whether new drugs are safe and effective, it is essential to conduct studies in which the d... |
| Date Sept. 26, 1997 |
Report No. HEHS-97-202 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 1997 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives MEDICARE DIALYSIS PATIENTS Widely Varying Lab Test Rates Suggest Need for Greater HCFA Scrutiny GAO/HEHS-97-202 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-271865 Sept... |
| Date Sept. 17, 1997 |
Report No. HEHS-97-178 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 1997 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies, Committee on Appropriations U.S. Senate VA HEALTH CARE Resource Allocation Has Improved, but Better Oversight Is Needed GAO/HEHS-97-178 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-277468 Septemb... |
| Date Sept. 1, 1997 |
Report No. IAP-97-21 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 1997 Health, Education, and Human Services Division Veterans Affairs and Military Health Care Issues Issue Area Plan for Fiscal Years 1998-99 . . Foreword As the investigative arm of the Congress and the nation’ auditor, the s General Accounting Office is charged with following the federal dollar wherever it goes. Reflecting stringent standar... |
| Date Aug. 29, 1997 |
Report No. HEHS-97-175 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 1997 Report to Congressional Requesters MANAGED CARE Explicit Gag Clauses Not Found in HMO Contracts, But Physician Concerns Remain GAO/HEHS-97-175 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-276001 August 29, 1997 The Honorable Trent Lott The Honorable Don Nickles The Honorab... |
| Date July 28, 1997 |
Report No. T-HEHS-97-180 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:00 p.m. Monday, July 28, 1997 Testimony
Before the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate MEDICARE HOME HEALTH AGENCIES Certification Process Is Ineffective in Excluding Problem Agencies
Statement of Leslie G. Aronovitz, Associate Director Health Financing and Systems Issues Health, Education, and Human Services Div... |
| Date June 12, 1997 |
Report No. NSIAD-97-144 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 1997 Report to Congressional Requesters MILITARY CONSTRUCTION Renovation Plans at the Portsmouth Naval Medical Center GAO/NSIAD-97-144 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 National Security and International Affairs Division B-276792 June 12, 1997 The Honorable Conrad Burns Chairman The Honorable Patty Murray Ranking Mi... |
| Date June 6, 1997 |
Report No. HEHS-97-151R |
Title
Ulaed states
General Accounting OfEce Washington, D.C. 20648 Health, Education and Human Services Division B-277168 June 6, 1997 The Honorable William M. Thomas Chairman, Subcommittee on Health Committee on Ways and Means House of Representatives Subject: Medicare: Comnarative Information on Medicare and VA Patients, Services. and Pavment Rates for Home Oxvgen Dear Mr. Chairman: In fiscal year 199... |
| Date June 2, 1997 |
Report No. HEHS-97-139R |
Title
GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20648 Health, Education and Human Services Division B-277090 June 2, 1997 The Honorable Fortney H. (Pete) Stark House of Representatives Subject: Medicare: Home Health Agencies With High Visit Rates Skew Averages Dear Mr. Stark: Medicare’s expenditures for home health care have been rising rapidly, increasing an average of 33 percent p... |
| Date Feb. 21, 1997 |
Report No. NSIAD-97-83BR |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 1997 Briefing Report to the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member, Subcommittee on National Security, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives DEFENSE HEALTH PROGRAM Future Costs Are Likely to Be Greater Than Estimated GAO/NSIAD-97-83BR GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 National Security and Internati... |
| Date Feb. 14, 1997 |
Report No. NSIAD/HEHS-97-67 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 1997 Report to Congressional Requesters TELEMEDICINE Federal Strategy Is Needed to Guide Investments GAO/NSIAD/HEHS-97-67 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 National Security and International Affairs Division B-272523 February 14, 1997 The Honorable Curt Weldon Chairman The Honorable Owen B. Pickett Ranking Minor... |
| Date Dec. 20, 1996 |
Report No. HEHS-97-18 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
December 1996 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES Approval Process for Certain Services May Result in Higher Medicare Costs G A O years
1921 - 1996 GAO/HEHS-97-18 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-270512 ... |
| 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 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... |
| Date Oct. 11, 1996 |
Report No. HEHS-97-15 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
October 1996 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Hospitals and Health Care, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VA HEALTH CARE Opportunities to Significantly Reduce Outpatient Pharmacy Costs G A O years
1921 - 1996 GAO/HEHS-97-15 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Ser... |
| Date Sept. 19, 1996 |
Report No. T-HEHS-96-215 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, September 19, 1996 Testimony
Before the Older Americans Caucus House of Representatives MEDICARE Private-Sector and Federal Efforts to Assess Health Care Quality
Statement of William J. Scanlon, Director Health Financing and Systems Issues Health, Education, and Human Services Division G A O years... |
| Date Aug. 30, 1996 |
Report No. HEHS-96-191R |
Title
GAO United States General Accounting Off’ice WasNngton, D.C. 20648 Health, Education and Human Servicea Division E&271614 August 30, 1996 The Honorable Christopher S. Bond Chairman, Subcommittee on VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Committee on Appropriations United States Senate Dear Mr. Chairman: With its fiscal year 1996 health care budget exceeding $16 billion and the Congress looking for wa... |
| Date July 25, 1996 |
Report No. HEHS-96-121 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 1996 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate VA HEALTH CARE Opportunities for Service Delivery Efficiencies Within Existing Resources G A O years
1921 - 1996 GAO/HEHS-96-121 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Servi... |
| Date June 11, 1996 |
Report No. AIMD-96-72 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 1996 Report to Congressional Requesters PRESCRIPTION DRUGS AND MEDICAID Automated Review Systems Can Help Promote Safety, Save Money G A O years
1921 - 1996 GAO/AIMD-96-72 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Accounting and Information Management Division B-261530 June 11, 1996 The Honorable William F. Clinger, Jr. Chai... |
| Date May 30, 1996 |
Report No. HEHS-96-95 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 1996 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives PRACTICE GUIDELINES Managed Care Plans Customize Guidelines to Meet Local Interests G A O years
1921 - 1996 GAO/HEHS-96-95 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-265993... |
| Date March 15, 1996 |
Report No. HEHS-96-68 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 1996 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, U.S. Senate VETERANS’ HEALTH CARE VA’s Approaches to Meeting Veterans’ Home Health Care Needs G A O years
1921 - 1996 GAO/HEHS-96-68 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-257587 March 15, ... |
| Date Feb. 7, 1996 |
Report No. HEHS-96-48 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 1996 Report to the Honorable John McCain, U.S. Senate VETERANS’ HEALTH CARE Facilities’ Resource Allocations Could Be More Equitable GAO/HEHS-96-48 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-259872 February 7, 1996 The Honorable John McCain United States Senate Dear Sen... |
| Date Dec. 21, 1995 |
Report No. HEHS-96-24 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
December 1995 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, U.S. Senate VA HEALTH CARE Trends in Malpractice Claims Can Aid in Addressing Quality of Care Problems GAO/HEHS-96-24 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-266073 December 21, 1995 The Honora... |
| Date Aug. 28, 1995 |
Report No. HEHS-95-135 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 1995 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives PATIENT SELFDETERMINATION ACT Providers Offer Information on Advance Directives but Effectiveness Uncertain GAO/HEHS-95-135 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Service... |
| Date July 31, 1995 |
Report No. HEHS-95-203R |
Title
GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education and Human Services Division B-260630 July 31, 1995 The Honorable Nancy Landon Kassebaum Chairman, Committee on Labor and Human Resources United States Senate The Honorable Edward M. Kennedy Ranking Minority Member Committee on Labor and Human Resources United States Senate The Honorable United States Bill Frist Se... |
| Date July 19, 1995 |
Report No. OSI-95-17 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 1995 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Commerce, House of Representatives MEDICARE Allegations Against ABC Home Health Care GAO/OSI-95-17 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Office of Special Investigations B-261406 July 19, 1995 The Honorable John D. Dingell Ranking Minority Member Committee on Comme... |
| Date July 19, 1995 |
Report No. T-OSI-95-18 |
Title
United States General Accounting Offke Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Health and Environment and the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Commerce, House of Representatives For releaseon Delivery Expected at IO:00 a.m., EDT Wednesday July 19, 1995 MEDICARE Allegations Against ABC Home Health Care
Richard C. Stiener, Director Office of Special Investigations Messrs. Chai... |
| Date July 19, 1995 |
Report No. HEHS-95-209R |
Title
GAO United States General Accounting Offlce Washington, D.C. 20648 Health, Education and Human Services Division B-262007 July 19, 1995 The Honorable Fortney H. House of Representatives Dear Mr. Stark: (Pete) Stark From 1989 to 1994, Medicare spending for home health care increased from $2.2 billion to $12.0 billion, making it the fastest growing component of Medicare costs. At the same time, the ... |
