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| Date Oct. 22, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-10-42R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 October 22, 2009 The Honorable Max Baucus Chairman Committee on Finance United States Senate Subject: Indian Health Service: Updated Policies and Procedures and Increased Oversight Needed for Billings and Collections from Private Insurers Dear Mr. Chairman: The Indian Health Service (IHS), an agency in the Department of Health and... |
| Date Sept. 23, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-985 |
Title
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 Sept. 16, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-1019T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, September 16, 2009 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on the Federal Workforce, Postal Service, and the District of Columbia, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives HUMAN CAPITAL Improved Tracking and Additional Actions Needed to Ensure the Timely and Accur... |
| Date July 30, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-747 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2009 Report to Congressional Committees BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH Observations on DHS’s Analyses Concerning Whether FMD Research Can Be Done as Safely on the Mainland as on Plum Island GAO-09-747 Contents Letter
Background DHS Used Evidence from Four Types of Analysis Our Assessment of DHS’s Analyses of Plume Modeling, Economic Impact, and Secu... |
| Date July 16, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-899T |
Title
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
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 June 26, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-562 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2009 Report to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives HUMAN CAPITAL Actions Needed to Better Track and Provide Timely and Accurate Compensation and Medical Benefits to Deployed Federal Civilians GAO-09-562 June 2009 HUMAN CAPITAL Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-562, a report to ... |
| Date June 24, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-693R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 June 24, 2009 Congressional Committees Subject: Federal Tort Claims Act: Information Related to Implications of Extending Coverage to Volunteers at HRSA-Funded Health Centers The Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) 1 was enacted in 1946 and permits individuals injured by the wrongful or negligent acts or omissions of federal employees,... |
| Date June 9, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-686T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Tuesday, June 9, 2009 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VA HEALTH CARE Overview of VA’s Capital Asset Management
Statement of Mark L. Goldstein, Director Physical Infrastructure GAO-09-686T June 9, 2009 VA HEALTH CARE Highligh... |
| Date May 22, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-537 |
Title
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
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 March 18, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-516T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. EDT Wednesday, March 18, 2009 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Health Care, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate HEALTH-CAREASSOCIATED INFECTIONS IN HOSPITALS Continuing Leadership Needed from HHS to Prioritize Prevention Practices and Improve Data on These Infections
Statement of Dr. Marjorie Kanof, ... |
| 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 March 3, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-401T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Tuesday, March 3, 2009 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Homeland Security, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Organizational Structure, Spending, and Staffing for the Health Care Provided to Immigration Detainees
Statement of Alicia Puente Cac... |
| Date Feb. 25, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-213 |
Title
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 Feb. 23, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-308R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 February 23, 2009 The Honorable Robert C. Byrd Chairman Subcommittee on Homeland Security Committee on Appropriations United States Senate The Honorable David Price Chairman Subcommittee on Homeland Security Committee on Appropriations House of Representatives Subject: DHS: Organizational Structure and Resources for Providing Heal... |
| Date Feb. 13, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-64 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters MEDICARE AND MEDICAID PARTICIPATING FACILITIES CMS Needs to Reexamine Its Approach for Funding State Oversight of Health Care Facilities GAO-09-64 February 2009 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-64, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability MEDICARE AND MEDICAID PARTICI... |
| 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 Sept. 30, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-671 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters INFLUENZA PANDEMIC HHS Needs to Continue Its Actions and Finalize Guidance for Pharmaceutical Interventions GAO-08-671 September 2008 INFLUENZA PANDEMIC Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-671, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability HHS Needs to Continue Its Actions a... |
| Date Sept. 26, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1091R |
Title
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. 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 Sept. 11, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-976 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2008 Report to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION Improvements Needed in Design of Controls over Miscellaneous Obligations GAO-08-976 September 2008 VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-976, a report to the S... |
| Date Sept. 10, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-939 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2008 Report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives FEDERAL REAL PROPERTY Progress Made in Reducing Unneeded Property, but VA Needs Better Information to Make Further Reductions GAO-08-939 September 2008 FEDERAL REAL PROPERTY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-939, a report to the Ranking Member, Co... |
| Date July 31, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1056T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, July 31, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION Improvements Needed in Design of Controls over Miscellaneous Obligations
Statement of Kay L. Daly, Acting Director Fi... |
| 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 11, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-724 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2008 Report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate MEDICARE AND MEDICAID CMS and State Efforts to Interact with the Indian Health Service and Indian Tribes GAO-08-724 July 2008 MEDICARE AND MEDICAID Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-724, a report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate Accountability Integrity Reliability CMS and State Effor... |
| Date June 13, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-668 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS States Are Planning for Medical Surge, but Could Benefit from Shared Guidance for Allocating Scarce Medical Resources GAO-08-668 June 2008 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-668, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability States A... |
| Date June 4, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-869T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, June 4, 2008 Testimony before the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security and International Law, Committee on the Judiciary, House of Representatives ALIEN DETENTION STANDARDS Observations on the Adherence to ICE’s Medical Standards in Detention Facilities
S... |
| Date May 28, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-535 |
Title
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 May 13, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-346 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2008 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Education and Labor, House of Representatives RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES Improved Data and Enhanced Oversight Would Help Safeguard the Well-Being of Youth with Behavioral and Emotional Challenges GAO-08-346 May 2008 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-346, a report to the Chairman, Committee on Education and L... |
| Date May 13, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-631SP |
Title
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| Date April 30, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-495R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 April 30, 2008 The Honorable Daniel K. Akaka Chairman Committee on Veterans’ Affairs United States Senate Subject: VA and DOD Health Care: Progress Made on Implementation of 2003 President’s Task Force Recommendations on Collaboration and Coordination, but More Remains to Be Done Dear Mr. Chairman: Improving collaboration and ... |
| Date April 24, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-696T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, April 24, 2008 Testimony Before the Committee on Education and Labor, House of Representatives RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES State and Federal Oversight Gaps May Increase Risk to Youth Well-Being
Statement of Kay E. Brown, Director Education, Workforce, and Income Security Issues GAO-08-696T Ap... |
| Date April 16, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-673T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 11:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, April 16, 2008 Testimony Before the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives HEALTH-CAREASSOCIATED INFECTIONS IN HOSPITALS Leadership Needed from HHS to Prioritize Prevention Practices and Improve Data on These Infections
Statement of Cynthia A. Bascetta Di... |
| Date April 9, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-647T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EDT Wednesday, April 9, 2008 Testimony Before the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, U.S. Senate VA HEALTH CARE Recruitment and Retention Challenges and Efforts to Make Salaries Competitive for Nurse Anesthetists
Statement of Marjorie Kanof, Managing Director Health Care GAO-08-647T April 9, 2008 VA HEA... |
| Date March 31, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-283 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2008 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives HEALTH-CAREASSOCIATED INFECTIONS IN HOSPITALS Leadership Needed from HHS to Prioritize Prevention Practices and Improve Data on These Infections GAO-08-283 March 2008 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-283, a report to the Chairman, Committee on ... |
| 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 Feb. 27, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-514T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected 2:00 p.m. EST Wednesday, February 27, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives DOD AND VA Preliminary Observations on Efforts to Improve Care Management and Disability Evaluations for Servicemembers
Statem... |
| Date Dec. 14, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-08-90 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
December 2007 Report to Congressional Requesters INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE HIV/AIDS Prevention and Treatment Services for American Indians and Alaska Natives GAO-08-90 December 2007 INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-90, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability HIV/AIDS Prevention and Treatment Servi... |
| Date Nov. 6, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-08-271T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EST Tuesday, November 6, 2007 Testimony Before the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, U.S. Senate VA HEALTH CARE Improvements Made in Physician Privileging Policies, but Medical Facility Compliance Has Not Been Assessed
Statement of Randall B. Williamson Acting Director, Health Care GAO-08-271T November... |
| Date June 29, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-787R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 June 29, 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 L. Hunter Ranking Member Committee on Armed Services House of Representatives Subject: Military Health: DOD’s Vaccine Healthcare Centers... |
| Date June 28, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-734 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2007 Report to Congressional Committees MEDICARE ULTRASOUND PROCEDURES Consideration of Payment Reforms and Technician Qualification Requirements GAO-07-734 June 2007 MEDICARE ULTRASOUND PROCEDURES Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-734, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Consideration of Payment Reforms an... |
| Date May 30, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-790R |
Title
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 April 30, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-492R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 April 30, 2007 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: Nursing Workf... |
| Date March 21, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-408 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2007 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VA HEALTH CARE VA Should Better Monitor Implementation and Impact of Capital Asset Alignment Decisions GAO-07-408 March 2007 VA HEALTH CARE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-408, a report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Veterans'... |
| Date March 8, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-606T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 3:30 p.m. EST Thursday, March 8, 2007 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives DOD AND VA HEALTH CARE Challenges Encountered by Injured Servicemembers during Their Recovery Process
Statement of Cynthia A. Bascetta Director, Heal... |
| Date March 5, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-589T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Monday, March 5, 2007 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives DOD AND VA HEALTH CARE Challenges Encountered by Injured Servicemembers during Their Recovery Process
Statement of Cynthia A. Bas... |
| Date Dec. 15, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-07-79 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
December 2006 Report to Congressional Requesters HOSPITAL ACCREDITATION Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations’ Relationship with Its Affiliate GAO-07-79 December 2006 HOSPITAL ACCREDITATION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-79, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Joint Commission on Acc... |
| Date Nov. 30, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-07-86 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
November 2006 Report to Congressional Committees MEDICARE Payment for Ambulatory Surgical Centers Should Be Based on the Hospital Outpatient Payment System GAO-07-86 November 2006 MEDICARE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-86, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Payment for Ambulatory Surgical Centers Should Be ... |
| Date Oct. 24, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-07-84 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
October 2006 Report to Congressional Committees HEALTH PROFESSIONAL SHORTAGE AREAS Problems Remain with Primary Care Shortage Area Designation System GAO-07-84 October 2006 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-84, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability HEALTH PROFESSIONAL SHORTAGE AREAS Problems Remain with Primary Ca... |
