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| Date Oct. 19, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-12-11 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
October 2011 Report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, U.S. Senate VA COMMUNITY LIVING CENTERS Actions Needed to Better Manage Risks to Veterans’ Quality of Life and Care GAO-12-11 October 2011 VA COMMUNITY LIVING CENTERS
Actions Needed to Better Manage Risks to Veterans’ Quality of Life and Care
Highlights of GAO-12-11, ... |
| Date Sept. 15, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-810 |
Title
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 Nov. 30, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-11-130R |
Title
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 July 21, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-904T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, July 21, 2010 Testimony Before the Special Committee on Aging, United States Senate OLDER AMERICANS Continuing Care Retirement Communities Can Provide Benefits, but Not Without Some Risk
Statement of Alicia Puente Cackley, Director Financial Markets and Community Investment GAO-10-904T M... |
| Date June 21, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-611 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2010 Report to the Chairman, Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate OLDER AMERICANS Continuing Care Retirement Communities Can Provide Benefits, but Not Without Some Risk GAO-10-611 June 2010 OLDER AMERICANS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-611, a report to the Chairman, Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate Accountability Integrity Reliabi... |
| Date Nov. 30, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-10-6 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
November 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters ELDERLY VOTERS Information on Promising Practices Could Strengthen the Integrity of the Voting Process in Long-term Care Facilities GAO-10-6 November 2009 ELDERLY VOTERS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-6, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Information on Promis... |
| Date April 29, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-664T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, April 29, 2009 Testimony Before the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VA HEALTH CARE Challenges in Budget Formulation and Issues Surrounding the Proposal for Advance Appropriations
Statement of Randall B. Williamson Director, Health Care Susan J. Irving Director... |
| 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 Jan. 23, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-145 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
January 2009 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VA HEALTH CARE Long-Term Care Strategic Planning and Budgeting Need Improvement GAO-09-145 January 2009 VA HEALTH CARE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-145, a report to the Chairman, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives Accountabili... |
| Date July 24, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1016T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, July 24, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE State Oversight of Rate Setting and Claims Settlement Practices
Statement of John E. Dicken Director, Health Care GAO-08-10... |
| Date June 30, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-712 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE Oversight of Rate Setting and Claims Settlement Practices GAO-08-712 June 2008 LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-712, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Oversight of Rate Setting and Claims Settlement Practices Why GA... |
| Date May 29, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-373 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2007 Report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate NURSING HOMES Federal Actions Needed to Improve Targeting and Evaluation of Assistance by Quality Improvement Organizations GAO-07-373 May 2007 NURSING HOMES Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-373, a report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate Accountability ... |
| Date May 11, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-231 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2007 Report to Congressional Requesters LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE Partnership Programs Include Benefits That Protect Policyholders and Are Unlikely to Result in Medicaid Savings GAO-07-231 May 2007 LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-231, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Partnership ... |
| Date May 2, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-794T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:30 a.m. EDT Wednesday, May 2, 2007 Testimony Before the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate NURSING HOME REFORM Continued Attention Is Needed to Improve Quality of Care in Small but Significant Share of Homes
Statement of Kathryn G. Allen Director, Health Care GAO-07-794T May 2, 2007 NURSING HOME REFORM H... |
| Date March 26, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-280 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2007 Report to Congressional Requesters MEDICAID LONG-TERM CARE Few Transferred Assets before Applying for Nursing Home Coverage; Impact of Deficit Reduction Act on Eligibility Is Uncertain GAO-07-280 March 2007 MEDICAID LONG-TERM CARE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-280, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliabil... |
| Date Dec. 29, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-07-202 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
December 2006 Report to Congressional Committees LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE Federal Program Has a Unique Profit Structure and Faced a Significant Marketing Challenge GAO-07-202 December 2006 LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-202, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Federal Program Has a Un... |
| Date March 31, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-401 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2006 Report to Congressional Committees LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE Federal Program Compared Favorably with Other Products, and Analysis of Claims Trend Could Inform Future Decisions GAO-06-401 March 2006 LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-401, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Feder... |
| Date March 31, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-326 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2006 Report to Congressional Requesters LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES Information on Residents Who Are Registered Sex Offenders or Are Paroled for Other Crimes GAO-06-326 March 2006 LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-326, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Information on Residents Who... |
| Date Dec. 28, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-06-117 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
December 2005 Report to Congressional Requesters NURSING HOMES Despite Increased Oversight, Challenges Remain in Ensuring High-Quality Care and Resident Safety GAO-06-117 December 2005 NURSING HOMES Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-117, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Despite Increased Oversight, Challenges... |
| Date Sept. 9, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-1021R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 September 9, 2005 The Honorable Charles E. Grassley Chairman The Honorable Max Baucus Ranking Minority Member Committee on Finance United States Senate The Honorable John D. Rockefeller, IV United States Senate Subject: Overview of the Long-Term Care Partnership Program In 2003, the most recent year for which data are available, n... |
| Date Sept. 2, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-968 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2005 Report to Congressional Requesters MEDICAID Transfers of Assets by Elderly Individuals to Obtain Long-Term Care Coverage GAO-05-968 September 2005 MEDICAID Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-968, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Transfers of Assets by Elderly Individuals to Obtain Long-Term Care... |
| Date April 27, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-564T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, April 27, 2005 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives LONG-TERM CARE FINANCING Growing Demand and Cost of Services Are Straining Federal and State Budgets
Statement of Kathryn G. Allen Director, Health Care—Medicaid and ... |
| Date Nov. 12, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-05-78 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
November 2004 Report to Congressional Requesters NURSING HOME DEATHS Arkansas Coroner Referrals Confirm Weaknesses in State and Federal Oversight of Quality of Care GAO-05-78 November 2004 NURSING HOME DEATHS Arkansas Coroner Referrals Confirm Weaknesses in State and Federal Oversight of Quality of Care Highlights of GAO-05-78, a report to congres... |
| Date Sept. 8, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-913 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2004 Report to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs VA LONG-TERM CARE More Accurate Measure of Home-Based Primary Care Workload Is Needed GAO-04-913 a September 2004 VA LONG-TERM CARE More Accurate Measure of Home-Based Primary Care Workload Is Needed Highlights of GAO-04-913, a report to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs The Department of ... |
| Date April 30, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-684 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 2004 Report to Congressional Requesters ASSISTED LIVING Examples of State Efforts to Improve Consumer Protections GAO-04-684 April 2004 ASSISTED LIVING Examples of State Efforts to Improve Consumer Protections Highlights of GAO-04-684, a report to congressional requesters Assisted living facilities provide help with activities of daily living in a ... |
| Date Jan. 28, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-425T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 12:00 noon EST Wednesday, January 28, 2004 Testimony Before the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VA LONG-TERM CARE Changes In Service Delivery Raise Important Questions
Statement of Cynthia A. Bascetta Director, Health Care—Veterans’ Health and Benefits Issues GAO-04-425T January 28, 2004 ... |
| Date July 17, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-1016T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 17, 2003 Testimony Before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate NURSING HOMES Prevalence of Serious Quality Problems Remains Unacceptably High, Despite Some Decline
Statement of William J. Scanlon Director—Health Care Issues GAO-03-1016T July 17, 2003 NURSING HOMES Prevalence of Serious Qual... |
| Date June 20, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-576 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2003 Report to Congressional Requesters LONG-TERM CARE Federal Oversight of Growing Medicaid Home and Community-Based Waivers Should Be Strengthened GAO-03-576 June 2003 LONG-TERM CARE Federal Oversight of Growing Medicaid Home and Community-Based Waivers Should Be Strengthened Highlights of GAO-03-576, a report to congressional requesters Home and ... |
| Date May 22, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-815T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 22, 2003 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VA LONG-TERM CARE Veterans’ Access to Noninstitutional Care Is Limited by Service Gaps and Facility Restrictions
Statement of Cynthia A. Bascetta Director, Health Care—Veterans’... |
| Date May 9, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-487 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2003 Report to Congressional Requesters VA LONG-TERM CARE Service Gaps and Facility Restrictions Limit Veterans’ Access to Noninstitutional Care GAO-03-487 May 2003 VA LONG-TERM CARE
Highlights of GAO-03-487, a report to Congressional Requesters Service Gaps and Facility Restrictions Limit Veterans’ Access to Noninstitutional Care With the aging ... |
| Date Sept. 26, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-1121 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2002 Report to the Chairman, Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate LONG-TERM CARE Availability of Medicaid Home and Community Services for Elderly Individuals Varies Considerably GAO-02-1121 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Selected States Varied in Expenditures for and Design of Medicaid Home and Community Services Case Managers P... |
| Date Sept. 26, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-1131T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 26, 2002 LONG-TERM CARE Elderly Individuals Could Find Significant Variation in the Availability of Medicaid Home and Community Services
Statement of Kathryn G. Allen Director, Health Care—Medicaid and Private Health Insurance... |
| Date April 25, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-652T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, April 25, 2002 Testimony
Before the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, U.S. Senate VA LONG-TERM CARE The Availability of Noninstitutional Services Is Uneven
Statement of Cynthia A. Bascetta Director, Health Care—Veterans’ Health and Benefits Issues GAO-02-652T a Mr. Chairman and Members of the Co... |
| Date March 29, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-510R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 March 29, 2002 The Honorable John D. Rockefeller IV Chairman Committee on Veterans’ Affairs United States Senate The Honorable Lane Evans Ranking Democratic Member Committee on Veterans’ Affairs House of Representatives Subject: VA Long-Term Care: Implementation of Certain Millennium Act Provisions Is Incomplete, and Availability of ... |
| Date March 21, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-544T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, March 21, 2002 LONG-TERM CARE Aging Baby Boom Generation Will Increase Demand and Burden on Federal and State Budgets
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO-02-544T Mr. Chairman and Members of the Committ... |
| Date Sept. 24, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-1167T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:00 p.m. Monday, September 24, 2001 LONG-TERM CARE Implications of Supreme Court’s Olmstead Decision Are Still Unfolding
Statement of Kathryn G. Allen Director, Health Care—Medicaid and Private Health Insurance Issues GAO-01-1167T Mr. Chairman and Member... |
| Date July 27, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-768 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2001 Report to Congressional Requesters VA LONG-TERM CARE Oversight of Community Nursing Homes Needs Strengthening GAO-01-768 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background VA Oversight Has Been Mixed and Headquarters’ Involvement Insufficient VA’s Plan to Rely on Community Nursing Home Inspections Conducted by States Appears Reasonable, but Implem... |
| Date March 27, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-563T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 27, 2001 Testimony
Before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate LONG-TERM CARE Baby Boom Generation Increases Challenge of Financing Needed Services
Statement of William J. Scanlon Director, Health Care Issues GAO-01-563T Long-Term Care: Baby Boom Generation Increases Challenge of Financing Ne... |
| Date Sept. 18, 2000 |
Report No. T-HEHS-00-201 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:30 p.m. Monday, September 18, 2000 Testimony
Before the Before the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate MEDICARE More Beneficiaries Use Hospice; Many Factors Contribute to Shorter Periods of Use
Statement of William J. Scanlon, Director Health Financing and Public Health Issues Health, Education, and Human Service... |
| Date Sept. 13, 2000 |
Report No. T-HEHS-00-196 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 13, 2000 Testimony
Before the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE Better Information Critical to Prospective Purchasers
Statement of William J. Scanlon, Director Health Financing and Public Health Issues Health, Education, and Human Services Division GAO/T-HEH... |
| Date June 15, 1999 |
Report No. T-HEHS-99-146 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 15, 1999 Testimony
Before the Committee on Environmental Matters, House of Delegates, Maryland General Assembly NURSING HOMES Complaint Investigation Processes in Maryland
Statement of Kathryn G. Allen, Associate Director Health Financing and Public Health Issues Health, Education, and Human Ser... |
| Date May 19, 1999 |
Report No. T-HEHS-99-125 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
Not to Be Released Before 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 19, 1999 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VETERANS’ AFFAIRS Observations on Selected Features of the Proposed Veterans’ Millennium Health Care Act
Statement for the Record by Stephen P. Backhus, Director Veterans’ Affairs and M... |
| Date May 14, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-101 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 1999 Report to Congressional Requesters ADULTS WITH SEVERE DISABILITIES Federal and State Approaches for Personal Care and Other Services GAO/HEHS-99-101 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-280728 May 14, 1999 The Honorable Pete V. Domenici Chairman Committee on the Budge... |
| Date April 26, 1999 |
Report No. T-HEHS-99-111 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:00 p.m. Monday, April 26, 1999 Testimony
Before the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate ASSISTED LIVING Quality-of-Care and Consumer Protection Issues
Statement of Kathryn G. Allen, Associate Director Health Financing and Public Health Issues Health, Education, and Human Services Division GAO/T-HEHS-99-111 Assist... |
| Date April 26, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-27 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 1999 Report to Congressional Requesters ASSISTED LIVING Quality-of-Care and Consumer Protection Issues in Four States GAO/HEHS-99-27 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-278340 April 26, 1999 The Honorable Charles Grassley Chairman, Special Committee on Aging United Stat... |
| 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 Sept. 9, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-98-153 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 1998 Report to the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate MEDICARE HMO INSTITUTIONAL PAYMENTS Improved HCFA Oversight, More Recent Cost Data Could Reduce Overpayments GAO/HEHS-98-153 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division... |
| Date March 9, 1998 |
Report No. T-HEHS-98-107 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:00 p.m. Monday, March 9, 1998 Testimony
Before the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate LONG-TERM CARE Baby Boom Generation Presents Financing Challenges
Statement of William J. Scanlon, Director Health Financing and Systems Issues Health, Education, and Human Services Division GAO/T-HEHS-98-107 Long-Term Care: Ba... |
| Date Feb. 27, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-98-55 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 1998 Report to Congressional Requesters TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY Programs Supporting Long-Term Services in Selected States GAO/HEHS-98-55 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-277961 February 27, 1998 The Honorable Thomas J. Bliley, Jr. Chairman, Committee on Commerce Ho... |
| Date July 28, 1997 |
Report No. HEHS-97-185R |
Title
3AO United States
General Accounting Washington, D.C. 20643 Office Eealth, Education and Human Services Division B277354 July 28,1997 The Honorable John McCain United States Senate Subject: Medicaid: Divestiture of Assets to Oualifv for Long-Term Care Services Dear Senator McCainz Medicaid-the $160 billion federal and state program that pays for health servicesfor low-income people-pays for nearly... |
