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| Date Aug. 29, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-795 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2011 Report to Congressional Requesters VETERANS HEALTH CARE Monitoring Is Needed to Determine the Accuracy of Veteran Copayment Charges GAO-11-795 August 2011 VETERANS HEALTH CARE
Monitoring Is Needed to Determine the Accuracy of Veteran Copayment Charges
Highlights of GAO-11-795, a report to congressional requesters Why GAO Did This Study... |
| Date July 15, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-793R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 July 15, 2011 The Honorable Tom Harkin Chairman The Honorable Michael B. Enzi Ranking Member Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions United States Senate The Honorable Fred Upton Chairman The Honorable Henry A. Waxman Ranking Member Committee on Energy and Commerce House of Representatives Subject: World Trade Center H... |
| Date April 13, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-567T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, April 13, 2011 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Communications, Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives PUBLIC HEALTH PREPAREDNESS Developing and Acquiring Medical Countermeasures Against Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and N... |
| Date Feb. 18, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-405R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 February 18, 2011 The Honorable Dennis R. Rehberg Chairman Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Committee on Appropriations House of Representatives Subject: Ryan White CARE Act: Estimated Effect of Continued Application of the Fiscal Year 2010 Stop-Loss Provision on 2011 Funding for Ur... |
| Date Oct. 8, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-11-18R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 October 8, 2010 The Honorable Tom Harkin Chairman The Honorable Michael B. Enzi Ranking Member Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions United States Senate The Honorable Henry A. Waxman Chairman The Honorable Joe Barton Ranking Member Committee on Energy and Commerce House of Representatives Subject: School-Based Healt... |
| Date June 30, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-773R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 June 30, 2010 The Honorable Edolphus Towns Chairman Committee on Oversight and Government Reform House of Representatives Subject: Hurricane Katrina: CMS and HRSA Assistance to Sustain Primary Care Gains in the Greater New Orleans Area Dear Chairman Towns, More than 4 years after Hurricane Katrina made landfall, the greater New Or... |
| Date April 30, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-521R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 April 30, 2010 The Honorable Max Baucus Chairman The Honorable Charles E. Grassley Ranking Member Committee on Finance United States Senate The Honorable Sander M. Levin Acting Chairman The Honorable Dave Camp Ranking Member Committee on Ways and Means House of Representatives Subject: Health Coverage Tax Credit: Participation and... |
| Date Nov. 24, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-10-70 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
November 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters NURSING HOMES Addressing the Factors Underlying Understatement of Serious Care Problems Requires Sustained CMS and State Commitment GAO-10-70 November 2009 NURSING HOMES Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-70, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Addressing the Facto... |
| Date Nov. 24, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-10-74SP |
Title
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| Date Nov. 19, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-10-56 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
November 2009 Report to Congressional Addressees DEFENSE HEALTH CARE Post-Deployment Health Reassessment Documentation Needs Improvement GAO-10-56 November 2009 DEFENSE HEALTH CARE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-56, a report to congressional addressees Accountability Integrity Reliability Post-Deployment Health Reassessment Documentation Needs Im... |
| Date Aug. 3, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-947R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 August 3, 2009 The Honorable Michael B. Enzi Ranking Member Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions United States Senate Subject: Ryan White CARE Act: Estimated Effect of Proposed Stop-Loss Provision in H.R. 3293 on Urban Areas You asked us to estimate the effect on Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency Act... |
| Date March 27, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-315 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2009 Report to Congressional Committees RYAN WHITE CARE ACT Implementation of the New Minority AIDS Initiative Provisions GAO-09-315 March 2009 RYAN WHITE CARE ACT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-315, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Implementation of the New Minority AIDS Initiative Provisions Why GA... |
| 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 6, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-472R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 March 6, 2009 The Honorable Michael B. Enzi Ranking Member Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions United States Senate The Honorable Tom A. Coburn United States Senate Subject: Ryan White CARE Act: Estimated Effect of Proposed Stop-Loss Provision on Urban Areas You asked us to estimate the effect on Ryan White Compreh... |
| Date April 29, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-412 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2008 Report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate ORGAN TRANSPLANT PROGRAMS Federal Agencies Have Acted to Improve Oversight, but Implementation Issues Remain GAO-08-412 April 2008 ORGAN TRANSPLANT PROGRAMS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-412, a report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate Accountability... |
| 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 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 Nov. 4, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-06-221T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Friday, November 4, 2005 Testimony Before the Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives INFLUENZA PANDEMIC Applying Lessons Learned from the 2004–05 Influenza Vaccine Shortage
Statement for the Record by Marcia Crosse Director, Health Care GAO-06-221T November 4, 2005 INFLUENZA PA... |
| Date Sept. 30, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-984 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2005 Report to Congressional Committees INFLUENZA VACCINE Shortages in 2004–05 Season Underscore Need for Better Preparation GAO-05-984 September 2005 INFLUENZA VACCINE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-984, a report to the Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental A... |
| Date July 19, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-903T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:30 a.m. EDT Tuesday, July 19, 2005 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats, and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives DEFENSE HEALTH CARE Occupational and Environmental Health Surveillance Conducted during Deployments Needs Improveme... |
| Date March 11, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-119 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2005 Report to Congressional Committees MEDICARE PHYSICIAN FEES Geographic Adjustment Indices Are Valid in Design, but Data and Methods Need Refinement GAO-05-119 a March 2005 MEDICARE PHYSICIAN FEES Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-119, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Geographic Adjustment Indices Ar... |
| Date Dec. 8, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-05-129 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
December 2004 Report to Congressional Committees MEDICARE Advisory Opinions as a Means of Clarifying Program Requirements GAO-05-129 a sdnemmoceR OAG tahW December 2004 MEDICARE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-129, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Advisory Opinions as a Means of Clarifying Program Requireme... |
| Date Feb. 12, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-458T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Thursday, February 12, 2004 Testimony Before the Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives PUBLIC HEALTH PREPAREDNESS Response Capacity Improving, but Much Remains to Be Accomplished
Statement of Janet Heinrich Director, Health Care—Public Health Issues GAO-04-458T February 12, 2004 PUBL... |
| Date Feb. 10, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-360R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 February 10, 2004 Congressional Committees Subject: HHS Bioterrorism Preparedness Programs: States Reported Progress but Fell Short of Program Goals for 2002 The anthrax incidents during the fall of 2001 raised concerns about the nation’s ability to respond to bioterrorist events and other public health threats. The incidents 1 straine... |
| Date April 11, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-175 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 2003 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives MEDICARE Divided Authority for Policies on Coverage of Procedures and Devices Results in Inequities GAO-03-175 April 2003 MEDICARE
Highlights of GAO-03-175, a report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Ways and Means, House o... |
| Date Sept. 6, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-829 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2002 Report to Congressional Committees DEFENSE HEALTH CARE Most Reservists Have Civilian Health Coverage but More Assistance Is Needed When TRICARE Is Used GAO-02-829 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Percentage of Reservists with Coverage Is Similar to That Found in the General Population Most Mobilized Reservists Maintain Civilian ... |
| 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-02-512 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 2002 Report to Congressional Committees CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE Inspector General Reviews Should Be Expanded to Further Inform the Congress GAO-02-512 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background OIG’s Assessment of Appropriate Enrollment Would Benefit From an Expanded Selection of States While States’ Evaluations Offered Limited Results, Fu... |
| Date Aug. 31, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-953 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 2001 Report to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, House of Representatives VA HEALTH CARE More National Action Needed to Reduce Waiting Times, but Some Clinics Have Made Progress GAO-01-953 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Long Waits Are Often Due to Poor Scheduling Procedures and Inefficient Use of Staff Some Clinics Have Made Progres... |
| Date July 31, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-817 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2001 Report to Congressional Requesters MEDICARE MANAGEMENT CMS Faces Challenges to Sustain Progress and Address Weaknesses GAO-01-817 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background HCFA Has Had Mixed Success in Managing Medicare Management Approach, Resource Limitations, and Statutory Constraints Affect the Agency’s Ability to Improve Medicare Opera... |
| Date July 10, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-944 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2001 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives NURSING WORKFORCE Emerging Nurse Shortages Due to Multiple Factors GAO-01-944 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Evidence Suggests Emerging Shortages of Nurses Multiple Obstacles to Increasing Supply of Nurses Demand for Nurses Will Co... |
| Date June 19, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-878T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 19, 2001 MEDICARE MANAGEMENT Current and Future Challenges
Statement of William J. Scanlon Director, Health Care Issues GAO-01-878T Mr. Chairman and Members of the Committee: We are pleased to be here as you discuss the ability of the Healt... |
| Date May 15, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-624 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2001 Report to Congressional Requesters FLU VACCINE Supply Problems Heighten Need to Ensure Access for High-Risk People GAO-01-624 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Manufacturing Problems Caused Temporary Shortages and Spikes in Price Distribution of Vaccine Does Not Ensure Priority to High-Risk Individuals HHS Has Initiatives Under Way to ... |
| Date Jan. 29, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-183 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 2001 Report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, U.S. Senate VA DRUG FORMULARY Better Oversight Is Required, but Veterans Are Getting Needed Drugs GAO-01-183 Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Scope and Methodology 3 24 29 33 34 Table 1: Percentage of Total Outpatient Prescriptions Filled for National Formulary Drugs by VISN and Me... |
| Date Jan. 1, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-255 |
Title
D01255.book Page 1 Tuesday, January 16, 2001 11:53 AM United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 2001 Performance and Accountability Series Major Management Challenges and Program Risks
Department of Veterans Affairs GAO-01-255 D01255.book Page 2 Tuesday, January 16, 2001 11:53 AM D01255.book Page 1 Tuesday, January 16, 2001 11:53 AM Contents Letter Overview Major Performance and Accounta... |
| Date Nov. 30, 2000 |
Report No. GAO-01-64 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
November 2000 Chairman, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VA HEALTH CARE Expanding Food Service Initiatives Could Save Millions GAO-01-64 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Scope and Methodology 3 30 33 34 39 45 46 Figure 1: Reduction in Average Daily Inpatient Census, FY 1995–F... |
| Date Nov. 27, 2000 |
Report No. GAO-01-176R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 November 27, 2000 The Honorable Michael M. Hash Acting Administrator Health Care Financing Administration Subject: Medicare+Choice: Oversight Lapses in HCFA’s Review of Humana’s 1998 Florida Contract Dear Mr. Hash: Last year, we reported that a large, experienced Medicare+Choice plan provided a prescription drug benefit with a covera... |
| Date Sept. 29, 2000 |
Report No. HEHS-00-169 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2000 Report to Congressional Requesters MEDICAID MANAGED CARE States’ Safeguards for Children With Special Needs Vary Significantly GAO/HEHS-00-169 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Many States Are Enrolling BBA-Defined Children With Special Needs in Capitated Plans Adoption and Effectiveness of Safeguards Vary Among States Observat... |
| Date Sept. 15, 2000 |
Report No. HEHS-00-174R |
Title
GAO
Accountabilty
* Integrity * Reliability United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-285973 September 15, 2000 The Honorable William B. Thomas Chairman, Subcommittee on Health Committee on Ways and Means House of Representatives Subject: Medicare Hospital Payment: PPS Includes Several Policies Intended to Help Rural Hospitals Dea... |
| Date Sept. 5, 2000 |
Report No. T-HEHS-00-192 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:15 p.m. Tuesday, September 5, 2000 Testimony
Before the Special Committee on Aging, United States Senate NURSING HOMES Aggregate Medicare Payments Are Adequate Despite Bankruptcies
Statement of Laura A. Dummit, Associate Director Health Financing and Public Health Issues Health, Education, and Human Services Division... |
| Date July 14, 2000 |
Report No. HEHS-00-137 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2000 Subcommittee on Military Personnel, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives MILITARY HEALTH CARE Factors Affecting Contractors' Ability to Schedule Appointments GAO/HEHS-00-137 Contents Letter Tables
Table 1: Percentage of Appointments Scheduled by Contractor Staff Table 2: Percentage of Primary and Specialty Clinic Appointments S... |
| Date June 30, 2000 |
Report No. HEHS-00-124R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-285520 June 30, 2000 The Honorable Fred Thompson, Chairman The Honorable Joseph I. Lieberman, Ranking Member Committee on Governmental Affairs United States Senate Subject: Observations on the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Fiscal Year 1999 Performance Report and Fiscal Year 2001 Perfor... |
| Date June 23, 2000 |
Report No. HEHS-00-114 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2000 Report to the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate MEDICARE QUALITY OF CARE Oversight of Kidney Dialysis Facilities Needs Improvement GAO/HEHS-00-114 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Scope and Methodology 3 28 30 31 32 Appendix II: Comparison of New ESRD Patients by Age and Primary Diagnosis, 1989, 1993, and 1997 Appendix III: Medicare... |
| Date June 22, 2000 |
Report No. T-HEHS-00-138 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 22, 2000 Testimony
Before the Task Force on Defense and International Relations, Committee on the Budget, House of Representatives DEFENSE HEALTH CARE Opportunities to Reduce TRICARE Claims Processing and Other Costs
Statement of Stephen P. Backhus, Director Veterans’ Affairs and Military He... |
| Date June 14, 2000 |
Report No. GGD-00-160R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 General Government Division B-285591 June 14, 2000 The Honorable Strom Thurmond Chairman, Subcommittee on Criminal Justice Oversight Committee on the Judiciary United States Senate Subject: Federal Prisons: Responses to Questions Related to Containing Health Care Costs for an Increasing Inmate Population Dear Mr. Chairman: On April 6, ... |
| Date May 31, 2000 |
Report No. HEHS-00-90 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2000 Report to the Ranking Democratic Member, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VETERANS’ HEALTH CARE VA Needs Better Data on Extent and Causes of Waiting Times GAO/HEHS-00-90 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Scope and Methodology 3 20 21 24 Appendix II: Comments From the Department of Veterans Affairs Appendix III: S... |
| Date May 17, 2000 |
Report No. HEHS-00-52 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2000 Report to Congressional Requesters VA AND DEFENSE HEALTH CARE Evolving Health Care Systems Require Rethinking of Resource Sharing Strategies GAO/HEHS-00-52 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Scope and Methodology 3 36 39 45 48 54 56 Appendix II: Facilities With Active Agreements Appendix III: Other Medical Services Provided Appendix IV: Comm... |
| Date May 17, 2000 |
Report No. T-HEHS-00-117 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 17, 2000 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Veterans Affairs, House of Representatives VA AND DEFENSE HEALTH CARE Rethinking of Resource Sharing Strategies is Needed
Statement of Stephen P. Backhus, Director Veterans’ Affairs and Military Health Care Issues Health, Edu... |
| Date May 4, 2000 |
Report No. T-HEHS-00-108 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, May 4, 2000 Testimony
Before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate MEDICARE 21st Century Challenges Prompt Fresh Thinking About Program's Administrative Structure
Statement of William J. Scanlon, Director Health Financing and Public Health Issues Health, Education, and Human Services Division GAO/T-... |
| Date April 6, 2000 |
Report No. T-GGD-00-112 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery 2:00 p.m. EDT Thursday April 6, 2000 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Criminal Justice Oversight Committee on the Judiciary U.S. Senate FEDERAL PRISONS Containing Health Care Costs for an Increasing Inmate Population
Statement of Richard M. Stana, Associate Director Administration of Justice Issues General Government Division ... |
