| Date |
Report No. |
Title |
| Date Nov. 16, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-99-16R |
Title
GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-279966 November 16, 1998 The Honorable William M. Thomas Chairman, Subcommittee on Health Committee on Ways and Means House of Representatives The Honorable Philip M. Crane House of Representatives Subject: Medicare: Coverage of Pumas Used to Administer Intravenous Drugs Medicare’ ... |
| Date Oct. 21, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-99-8 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
October 1998 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Human Resources, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives CHILD WELFARE Early Experiences Implementing a Managed Care Approach GAO/HEHS-99-8 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-280259 October 21, 1998 The Honor... |
| Date Sept. 23, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-98-245R |
Title
GAO United States General Accounting Of’ fice Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education and Humau Services Division I b I zY3 B-281013 September 23, 1998 The Honorable Jerry Lewis Chairman The Honorable Louis Stokes Ranking Minorily Member Subcommittee on VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Committee on Appropriations House of Representatives Subject: VA Health Care: VA’ Plan for the Integration ... |
| 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 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 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 Aug. 7, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-98-231R |
Title
He&h, Educcrtion aad Human Servicss Division IX280660 August7,1!498 The HonorableWilliam M. Thomas Houseof Representatives I. Subject: Federal Health Proms: ComDarison of Medicare. the Federal EmDloveesHealth Benefits Program. Medicaid. Veterans1Health . rvxes. DeDartment of Defense Health Services. and Indian Health iisxkxzDear Mr. Thomas: About one-third of Americans receive he&b care that the f... |
| Date Aug. 6, 1998 |
Report No. T-HEHS-98-234 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 6, 1998 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives MEDICARE Interim Payment System for Home Health Agencies
Statement of William J. Scanlon, Director Health Financing and Systems Issues Health, Education, and Human Services Division GAO... |
| Date Aug. 1, 1998 |
Report No. IAP-98-14 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 1998 Health, Education, and Human Services Division Health Services Quality
and Public Health Issue Area Plan Fiscal Years 1999-2000 GAOIlAP-98-14 / Foreword In the pages that follow, we describe our key planned work on these pivotal issues. Because events may significantly affect even the best of plans and because periodic measurement of success ... |
| 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 18, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-98-69 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 1998 Report to the Chairman and Ranking Minority, Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate HEALTH CARE QUALITY Implications of Purchasers’ Experiences for HCFA GAO/HEHS-98-69 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-279631 June 18, 1998 The Honorable Charles Grassley Chairma... |
| Date June 17, 1998 |
Report No. T-HEHS-98-194 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, 1998 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VETERANS’ HEALTH CARE Challenges Facing VA’s Evolving Role in Serving Veterans
Statement of Stephen P. Backhus, Director Veterans’ Affairs and Military Health Care Issues Hea... |
| 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 June 12, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-98-176 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 1998 Report to Congressional Committees DEFENSE HEALTH CARE Fully Integrated Pharmacy System Would Improve Service and Cost-Effectiveness GAO/HEHS-98-176 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-277613 June 12, 1998 The Honorable Dirk Kempthorne Chairman The Honorable Max Cle... |
| Date May 29, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-98-118 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 1998 Report to Congressional Requesters VETERANS’ HEALTH CARE Chicago Efforts to Improve System Efficiency GAO/HEHS-98-118 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-274869 May 29, 1998 The Honorable Carol Moseley-Braun United States Senate The Honorable Luis V. Gutierrez Hous... |
| Date May 18, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-98-82 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 1998 Report to Congressional Requesters MEDICARE Impact of Changing Transportation Policy for Portable Equipment Is Uncertain GAO/HEHS-98-82 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-276094 May 18, 1998 The Honorable Bill Archer Chairman, Ways and Means Committee House of Repre... |
| Date April 28, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-98-145R |
Title
GAO Unfted Stata General ACCOM~~~ Office Waslkiugton, D.C. 20548 Health, Education and Human Servicea Division B-279791 April 28, 1998 The Honorable Lane Evans Ranking Minority Member Committee on Veterans’Affairs House of Representatives Subject: VA Health Care: Medicare Reimbursement for Services to Veterans Dear Mr. Evans: As part of its fiscal year 1998 budget submission, the Department of V... |
| Date April 23, 1998 |
Report No. NSIAD-98-114 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 1998 Report to the Chairman, Committee on International Relations, House of Representatives INFECTIOUS DISEASES Soundness of World Health Organization Estimates for Eradication or Elimination GAO/NSIAD-98-114 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 National Security and International Affairs Division B-279440 April 23, 19... |
| 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 10, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-98-136R |
Title
GAO United States General Accounting Offke Washington, D.C. 20648 Health, Education and Human Services Division L QZZJ B-279735 April 10, 1998 The Honorable Stephen E. Buyer Chairman, Subcommittee on Military Personnel Committee on National Security House of Representatives Subject: Defense Health Care: Operational Difficulties and Svstem Uncertainties Pose Continuing Challenges for TRICARE Dear h... |
| 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. 26, 1998 |
Report No. T-HEHS-98-100 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 26, 1998 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Military Personnel, Committee on National Security, House of Representatives DEFENSE HEALTH CARE Operational Difficulties and System Uncertainties Pose Continuing Challenges for TRICARE
Statement of Stephen P. Backhus, Director Veterans’ Affa... |
| Date Feb. 26, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-98-80 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 1998 Report to Congressional Committees DEFENSE HEALTH CARE Reimbursement Rates Appropriately Set; Other Problems Concern Physicians GAO/HEHS-98-80 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-276418 February 26, 1998 The Honorable Strom Thurmond Chairman The Honorable Carl L... |
| 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 Nov. 7, 1997 |
Report No. HEHS-98-17 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
November 1997 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate MEDICARE Home Oxygen Program Warrants Continued HCFA Attention GAO/HEHS-98-17 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-277568 November 7, 1997 The Honorable William V. Roth, Jr. Chairman, Committee on Finance ... |
| Date Oct. 29, 1997 |
Report No. T-HEHS-98-41 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 29, 1997 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Commerce, House of Representatives MEDICARE HOME HEALTH Success of Balanced Budget Act Cost Controls Depends on Effective and Timely Implementation
Statement of William J. Scanlon, Director Health Fina... |
| 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. 9, 1997 |
Report No. T-HEHS-98-9 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 9, 1997 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives MEDICARE Recent Legislation to Minimize Fraud and Abuse Requires Effective Implementation
Statement of William J. Scanlon, Director Health Financing and Systems Issues Health, Educatio... |
| 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. 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. 27, 1997 |
Report No. HEHS-97-163 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 1997 Report to Congressional Requesters WORKER PROTECTION Private Sector Ergonomics Programs Yield Positive Results GAO/HEHS-97-163 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-277451 August 27, 1997 The Honorable Edward M. Kennedy Ranking Minority Member Committee on Labor and... |
| Date Aug. 22, 1997 |
Report No. HEHS-97-130 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 1997 Report to the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member, Subcommittee on Military Personnel, Committee on National Security, House of Representatives DEFENSE HEALTH CARE TRICARE Resource Sharing Program Failing to Achieve Expected Savings GAO/HEHS-97-130 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Huma... |
| Date Aug. 18, 1997 |
Report No. HEHS-97-160 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 1997 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives MEDICARE Fewer and Lower Cost Beneficiaries With Chronic Conditions Enroll in HMOs GAO/HEHS-97-160 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-277316 August 18, 1997 The ... |
| Date July 28, 1997 |
Report No. T-HEHS-97-191 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:00 a.m. CDT Monday, July 28, 1997 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VA HEALTH CARE Opportunities to Enhance Montgomery and Tuskegee Service Integration
Statement of Stephen P. Backhus, Director Veterans’ Affairs and Military... |
| Date July 24, 1997 |
Report No. T-HEHS-97-184 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, July 24, 1997 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Health and the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VA HEALTH CARE Lessons Learned From Medical Facility Integrations
Statement of Stephen P. Backhus, Director Veterans’ Affairs a... |
| Date July 14, 1997 |
Report No. HEHS-97-141 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 1997 Report to the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member, Subcommittee on Military Personnel, Committee on National Security, House of Representatives DEFENSE HEALTH CARE Actions Under Way to Address Many TRICARE Contract Change Order Problems GAO/HEHS-97-141 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Hu... |
| Date June 27, 1997 |
Report No. HEHS-97-128 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 1997 Report to the Chairman, Committee on the Budget, U.S. Senate, and to the Chairman, Committee on the Budget, House of Representatives MEDICAID Sustainability of Low 1996 Spending Growth Is Uncertain GAO/HEHS-97-128 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-276963 June 27, ... |
| Date June 24, 1997 |
Report No. HEHS-97-149R |
Title
GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education and Human Services Division B-276227 June 24, 1997 The Honorable William S. Cohen The Secretary of Defense . . ‘ve Subject: TRICARE Adnumstrau Prices in the Northwest Region Mav Be Too liifzhDear Mr. Secretary: The Department of Defense (DOD) initiated TRICARE-its nationwide managed health care program-to improv... |
| 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 May 28, 1997 |
Report No. HEHS-97-144R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20648 Health, Education and Human Services Division B-277123 May 28, 1997 The Honorable WiIliam M. Thomas Chairman, Subcommittee on Health Committee on Ways and Means House of Representatives Subject: Comments on H.R. 4229-A Proposal for a Home Health Prosnective Pavment &stem Dear Mr. Chairman: You asked us to comment on H.R. 4229, introduc... |
| Date May 16, 1997 |
Report No. HEHS-97-86 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 1997 Report to Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Commerce, House of Representatives MEDICAID MANAGED CARE Challenge of Holding Plans Accountable Requires Greater State Effort GAO/HEHS-97-86 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-270335 May 16, 1997 The Honorable John D. ... |
| Date May 15, 1997 |
Report No. HEHS-97-120R |
Title
GAO United States General Accounting Offke Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education and Human Services Division ES-272723 May 15, 1997 The Honorable William V. Roth, Jr. Chairman, Committee on Finance United States Senate Subject: Medicare: Commuison of Medicare and VA Pavment Rates for Home Oxvgen Dear Mr. Chairman: In fiscal year 1996, almost 480,000Medicare beneficiaries received home oxygen at... |
| Date May 1, 1997 |
Report No. T-HEHS-97-121 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 1, 1997 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate VA HEALTH CARE Assessment of VA’s Fiscal Year 1998 Budget Proposal
Statement for the Record by Stephen P. Backhus, Director Veterans’ Affairs and Military Health Care Issu... |
| Date April 29, 1997 |
Report No. T-HEHS-97-119 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 29, 1997 Testimony
Before the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate MEDICARE AND MEDICAID Meeting Needs of Dual Eligibles Raises Difficult Cost and Care Issues
Statement of William J. Scanlon, Director Health Financing and Systems Issues Health, Education, and Human Services Division GAO/T-HE... |
| Date April 16, 1997 |
Report No. T-HEHS-97-114 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 16, 1997 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Human Resources, Committee on Government Reform and Oversight, House of Representatives NURSING HOMES Too Early to Assess New Efforts to Control Fraud and Abuse
Statement of Leslie G. Aronovitz, Associate Director Health Financing and Systems Issues... |
| Date March 18, 1997 |
Report No. T-HEHS-97-97 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 18, 1997 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Human Resources, Committee on Government Reform and Oversight, House of Representatives DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Programmatic and Management Challenges Facing the Department
Statement of David P. Baine Director, Planning and Reporting Health,... |
| Date March 5, 1997 |
Report No. T-HEHS-97-92 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 5, 1997 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Health and Environment, Committee on Commerce, House of Representatives MEDICARE Home Health Cost Growth and Administration’s Proposal for Prospective Payment
Statement of William J. Scanlon, Director Health Financing and Systems Issues Health,... |
| Date March 4, 1997 |
Report No. T-HEHS-97-91 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 4, 1997 Testimony
Before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate MEDICAID Decline in Spending Growth Due to a Combination of Factors
Statement of Jonathan Ratner, Associate Director Health Financing and Systems Issues Health, Education, and Human Services Division GAO/T-HEHS-97-91 Medicaid: Dec... |
