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| Date Aug. 12, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-720 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2011 Report to Congressional Committees MEDICARE PHYSICIAN FEEDBACK PROGRAM CMS Faces Challenges with Methodology and Distribution of Physician Reports GAO-11-720 August 2011 MEDICARE PHYSICIAN FEEDBACK PROGRAM
CMS Faces Challenges with Methodology and Distribution of Physician Reports
Highlights of GAO-11-720, a report to congressional com... |
| Date July 27, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-877T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, July 27, 2011 Testimony Before the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, United States Senate DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Issues Related to Real Property Realignment and Future Health Care Costs
Statement of Lorelei St. James, Director Physical Infrastructure Issues GAO-11-877T Madam Cha... |
| Date July 26, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-445 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2011 Report to Congressional Requesters VALUE IN HEALTH CARE Key Information for Policymakers to Assess Efforts to Improve Quality While Reducing Costs GAO-11-445 July 2011 VALUE IN HEALTH CARE
Key Information for Policymakers to Assess Efforts to Improve Quality While Reducing Costs
Highlights of GAO-11-445, a report to congressional request... |
| Date June 22, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-546R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 June 22, 2011 The Honorable Henry Waxman Ranking Member Committee on Energy and Commerce House of Representatives The Honorable Frank Pallone Ranking Member Subcommittee on Health Committee on Energy and Commerce House of Representatives The Honorable John D. Dingell House of Representatives Subject: Medicare Part D: Changes in Ut... |
| Date June 14, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-622 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2011 Report to Congressional Committees VETERANS’ HEALTH CARE BUDGET ESTIMATE Changes Were Made in Developing the President’s Budget Request for Fiscal Years 2012 and 2013 GAO-11-622 June 2011 Accountability • Integrity • Reliability VETERANS’ HEALTH CARE BUDGET ESTIMATE
Changes Were Made in Developing the President’s Budget Reque... |
| Date Jan. 21, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-56 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
January 2011 Report to Congressional Requesters MEDICARE HOME OXYGEN Refining Payment Methodology Has Potential to Lower Program and Beneficiary Spending GAO-11-56 January 2011 MEDICARE HOME OXYGEN
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Refining Payment Methodology Has Potential to Lower Program and Beneficiary Spending
Highlights of GAO-11-... |
| Date Aug. 4, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-810 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2010 Report to Congressional Committees MEDICAID MANAGED CARE CMS’s Oversight of States’ Rate Setting Needs Improvement GAO-10-810 August 2010 MEDICAID MANAGED CARE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-810, a report to Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate, and Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives Accountability Integrity R... |
| 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 March 17, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-529T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. EDT Wednesday, March 17, 2010 Testimony Before the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate MEDICARE PART D Spending, Beneficiary Outof-Pocket Costs, and Efforts to Obtain Price Concessions for Certain High-Cost Drugs
Statement of John E. Dicken Director, Health Care GAO-10-529T March 17, 2010 MEDICARE ... |
| Date March 17, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-451T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:15 a.m. EDT March 17, 2010 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Legislative Branch, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives FISCAL YEAR 2011 BUDGET REQUEST U.S. Government Accountability Office
Statement of Gene L. Dodaro Acting Comptroller General of the United States GAO-10-451T Madam Chair, R... |
| Date Jan. 29, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-323R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 January 29, 2010 The Honorable Charles E. Grassley Ranking Member Committee on Finance United States Senate Subject: Group Purchasing Organizations: Research on Their Pricing Impact on Health Care Providers Dear Senator Grassley: Hospitals and other health care providers use purchasing intermediaries—group purchasing organizatio... |
| Date Jan. 29, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-242 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
January 2010 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives MEDICARE PART D Spending, Beneficiary Cost Sharing, and Cost-Containment Efforts for High-Cost Drugs Eligible for a Specialty Tier GAO-10-242 January 2010 MEDICARE PART D Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-242, a report to the Chairman, ... |
| Date Nov. 30, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-10-118R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 November 30, 2009 The Honorable Charles E. Grassley Ranking Member Committee on Finance United States Senate Subject: Medicaid Outpatient Prescription Drugs: Second Quarter 2008 Federal Upper Limits for Reimbursement Compared with Average Retail Pharmacy Acquisition Costs Dear Senator Grassley: Medicaid—the joint federal-state p... |
| Date Oct. 15, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-10-137SP |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
GAO’s Long-Term Fiscal Simulations Since 1992, GAO has published long-term fiscal simulations of what might happen to federal deficits and debt levels under varying policy assumptions. We developed our long-term model in response to a bipartisan request from Members of Congress who were concerned about the longterm effects of fiscal policy. GAO ... |
| 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 Sept. 29, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-1020 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters RYAN WHITE CARE ACT Health Resources and Services Administration’s Implementation of Certain Provisions Hampered by Lack of Timely and Accurate Information GAO-09-1020 September 2009 RYAN WHITE CARE ACT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-1020, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Inte... |
| Date July 31, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-864R |
Title
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 May 21, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-699T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. EDT Thursday, May 21, 2009 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Legislative Branch, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate FISCAL YEAR 2010 BUDGET REQUEST U.S. Government Accountability Office
Statement of Gene L. Dodaro Acting Comptroller General of the United States GAO-09-699T Mr. Chairman, Rankin... |
| Date April 2, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-505CG |
Title
KEY FISCAL CHALLENGES FACING THE ACCOUNTABILITY COMMUNITY
Before the 2009 AGA Southeast Region Professional Development Conference Nashville, TN April 2, 2009 By Gene L. Dodaro Acting Comptroller General 1
GAO-09-505CG Outline • Financial Markets and Economic Recovery • Transition – New President and Congress • Long-Term Fiscal Outlook and Risks 2
GAO-09-505CG American Recovery & Reinvestm... |
| Date March 12, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-510CG |
Title
CHALLENGES FACING THE NEW ADMINISTRATION AND THE 111TH CONGRESS
Before the JFMIP 2009 Federal Financial Management Conference Washington, DC March 12, 2009 By Gene L. Dodaro Acting Comptroller General 1
GAO-09-510CG Assisting the New Administration & the New Congress 2
GAO-09-510CG GAO-09-510CG GAO-09-510CG Financial Markets and Economic Recovery
• Financial Regulatory System • GAO Role in Fin... |
| Date Feb. 20, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-252 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2009 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate STATE CHILDREN’S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM CMS Should Improve Efforts to Assess whether SCHIP Is Substituting for Private Insurance GAO-09-252 February 2009 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-252, a report to the Chairman, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate Accountability Integri... |
| Date Feb. 19, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-383CG |
Title
CHALLENGES FACING THE NEW ADMINISTRATION AND THE 111TH CONGRESS
Before the AGA 2009 Leadership Conference
Washington, DC February 19, 2009 By Gene L. Dodaro Acting Comptroller General GAO-09-383CG Transition: Assisting The New Administration & The New Congress 2
GAO-09-383CG GAO-09-383CG GAO-09-383CG Financial Institutions and Markets • Financial Regulatory System • GAO Role in Financial Rescu... |
| Date Dec. 8, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-09-132R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 December 8, 2008 The Honorable Pete Stark Chairman Subcommittee on Health Committee on Ways and Means House of Representatives Subject: Medicare Advantage Organizations: Actual Expenses and Profits Compared to Projections for 2006 Dear Mr. Chairman: The federal government’s spending on the Medicare Advantage (MA) program has gro... |
| Date Nov. 19, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-09-210T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Wednesday, November 19, 2008 Statement for the Record For the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL CHALLENGES Rising Health Care Costs Drive Long-term and Immediate Pressures
Statement of Stanley J. Czerwinski, Director Strategic Issues GAO-09-210T November 19, 2008 STATE AND L... |
| Date Nov. 13, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-09-18SP |
Title
ENSURING OPPORTUNITIES FOR DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN AND FAMILIES November 2008 GAO-09-18SP November 2008 HIGHLIGHTS OF A FORUM Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-18SP, a GAO forum Accountability Integrity Reliability Ensuring Opportunities for Disadvantaged Children and Families Why GAO Convened This Forum
Investments in the education and health of children are critical to the nation’s future, as the... |
| Date Sept. 30, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1074R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 September 30, 2008 The Honorable Henry A. Waxman Chairman Committee on Oversight and Government Reform House of Representatives Subject: Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Coverage: Federal Oversight of Reported Price Concessions Data Dear Mr. Chairman: To help Medicare beneficiaries manage the rising cost of prescription drugs, Co... |
| Date Sept. 26, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1102R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 September 26, 2008 The Honorable Gordon H. Smith Ranking Member Special Committee on Aging United States Senate The Honorable John D. Rockefeller IV Chairman Subcommittee on Health Committee on Finance United States Senate Subject: Medicare: Trends in Fees, Utilization, and Expenditures for Imaging Services before and after Implem... |
| Date Sept. 12, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-880 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2008 Report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate NONPROFIT HOSPITALS Variation in Standards and Guidance Limits Comparison of How Hospitals Meet Community Benefit Requirements GAO-08-880 September 2008 NONPROFIT HOSPITALS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-880, a report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Finance, U.S. S... |
| 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 July 10, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-983T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Thursday, July 10, 2008 Testimony Before the Joint Economic Committee STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT PENSION PLANS Current Structure and Funded Status
Statement of Barbara D. Bovbjerg, Director Education, Workforce, and Income Security GAO-08-983T July 2008 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-983T, a test... |
| Date July 8, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1017CG |
Title
Preparing the Accountability Profession for 21st Century Challenges The Institute of Internal Auditors 2008 International Conference San Francisco, CA July 7, 2008 Gene L. Dodaro Acting Comptroller General of the United States
GAO-08-1017CG Presentation Outline
• Many dynamics shaping our environment • Gauging current and emerging challenges • Strengthening the accountability profession to: ... |
| Date July 3, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-955 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2008 Report to the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate MEDICARE Covert Testing Exposes Weaknesses in the Durable Medical Equipment Supplier Screening Process GAO-08-955 July 2008 MEDICARE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-955, a report to the Permanent Subcommittee on In... |
| Date June 24, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-827R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 June 24, 2008 The Honorable Pete Stark Chairman Subcommittee on Health Committee on Ways and Means House of Representatives Subject: Medicare Advantage Organizations: Actual Expenses and Profits Compared to Projections for 2005 Medicare Advantage (MA) organizations offer an alternative to the original Medicare fee-forservice (FFS)... |
| Date June 17, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-912T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Tuesday, June 17, 2008 Testimony Before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate LONG-TERM FISCAL OUTLOOK Long-Term Federal Fiscal Challenge Driven Primarily by Health Care
Statement of Gene L. Dodaro Acting Comptroller General of the United States GAO-08-912T June 17, 2008 LONG-TERM FISCAL OUTLOOK H... |
| Date June 13, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-452 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters MEDICARE PART B IMAGING SERVICES Rapid Spending Growth and Shift to Physician Offices Indicate Need for CMS to Consider Additional Management Practices GAO-08-452 June 2008 MEDICARE PART B IMAGING SERVICES Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-452, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity... |
| 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-08-721R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 May 28, 2008 The Honorable Daniel Inouye Chairman The Honorable Ted Stevens Ranking Member Subcommittee on Defense Committee on Appropriations United States Senate The Honorable John P. Murtha Chairman The Honorable C. W. Bill Young Ranking Member Subcommittee on Defense Committee on Appropriations House of Representatives Subject... |
| Date May 16, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-783R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
GAO’s Long-Term Fiscal Simulations Since 1992, GAO has published long-term fiscal simulations of what might happen to federal deficits and debt levels under varying policy assumptions. We developed our long-term model in response to a bipartisan request from Members of Congress who were concerned about the longterm effects of fiscal policy. Our ... |
| Date May 15, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-785T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, May 15, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives CONGRESSIONAL REVIEW ACT Applicability to CMS Letter on State Children’s Health Insurance Program
Statement of Dayna K. Shah Managing Associate General Counsel Office of... |
| Date May 14, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-802T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:30 a.m. EDT Wednesday, May 14, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNTS Participation Grew, and Many HSA-Eligible Plan Enrollees Did Not Open HSAs while Individuals Who Did Had Higher Incomes
Statement of John E. Dicken Dir... |
| Date May 6, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-767T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:00 p.m. EDT Tuesday, May 6, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives MEDICARE Competitive Bidding for Medical Equipment and Supplies Could Reduce Program Payments, but Adequate Oversight Is Critical
Statement of Kathleen M. King Director, Health Ca... |
| Date April 4, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-327 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2008 Report to Congressional Committees DOD PHARMACY PROGRAM Continued Efforts Needed to Reduce Growth in Spending at Retail Pharmacies GAO-08-327 April 2008 DOD PHARMACY PROGRAM Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-327, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Continued Efforts Needed to Reduce Growth in Spending... |
| Date April 3, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-650T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, April 3, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives MEDICAID FINANCING Long-standing Concerns about Inappropriate State Arrangements Support Need for Improved Federal Oversight
Statement of James Cosgrove, Acting Director ... |
| Date April 1, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-474R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 April 1, 2008 The Honorable Henry A. Waxman Chairman Committee on Oversight and Government Reform House of Representatives The Honorable Pete Stark Chairman Subcommittee on Health Committee on Ways and Means House of Representatives Subject: Health Savings Accounts: Participation Increased and Was More Common among Individuals wit... |
| Date March 28, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-399 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2008 Report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, U.S. Senate VA HEALTH CARE Additional Efforts to Better Assess Joint Ventures Needed GAO-08-399 March 2008 VA HEALTH CARE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-399, a report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, U.S. Senate Accountability Integrity Reliability ... |
| Date March 28, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-389 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2008 Report to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, U.S. Senate HEALTH INSURANCE Most College Students Are Covered through Employer-Sponsored Plans, and Some Colleges and States Are Taking Steps to Increase Coverage GAO-08-389 March 2008 HEALTH INSURANCE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-389, a report to the Committee on He... |
| Date March 12, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-604CG |
Title
Making Tough Budget Choices to Create a Better Future The Honorable David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States National Defense University Industrial College of the Armed Forces Ft. McNair, Washington, D.C. March 12, 2008
GAO-08-604CG The Case for Change
The federal government is on a “burning platform,” and the status quo way of doing business is unacceptable for a variety of re... |
| Date Feb. 28, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-522T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Thursday, February 28, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives MEDICARE ADVANTAGE Higher Spending Relative to Medicare Fee-for-Service May Not Ensure Lower Out-of-Pocket Costs for Beneficiaries
Statement of James Cosgrove, Acting Dire... |
| Date Feb. 22, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-359 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters MEDICARE ADVANTAGE Increased Spending Relative to Medicare Fee-for-Service May Not Always Reduce Beneficiary Out-of-Pocket Costs GAO-08-359 February 2008 MEDICARE ADVANTAGE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-359, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Increased Spendi... |
| Date Feb. 15, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-65 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2008 Report to Congressional Committees MEDICARE PHYSICIAN PAYMENT Care Coordination Programs Used in Demonstration Show Promise, but Wider Use of Payment Approach May Be Limited GAO-08-65 February 2008 MEDICARE PHYSICIAN PAYMENT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-65, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability ... |
