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Date Nov. 17, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-12-268CG |
Title
“Effective Government in a Time of Significant Challenges” by Gene L. Dodaro Comptroller General of the United States Before the National Academy of Public Administration Washington, D.C. November 17, 2011 Good morning. It’s an honor to be here today to deliver the keynote remarks for the Academy’s fall meeting. The meeting agenda reflects many of the difficult and pressing challenges faci... |
Date Oct. 28, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-12-6R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 October 28, 2011 The Honorable Bob Filner Ranking Member Committee on Veterans’ Affairs House of Representatives The Honorable Michael H. Michaud Ranking Member Subcommittee on Health Committee on Veterans’ Affairs House of Representatives Subject: VA Health Care: VA Uses Medical Injury Tort Claims Data to Assess Veterans’ C... |
Date June 14, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-468 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2011 Report to Congressional Requesters MEDICAL DEVICES FDA Should Enhance Its Oversight of Recalls GAO-11-468 June 2011 MEDICAL DEVICES
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability FDA Should Enhance Its Oversight of Recalls
Highlights of GAO-11-468, a report to congressional requesters Why GAO Did This Study
Recalls are an important tool to... |
Date May 31, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-337R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 May 31, 2011 The Honorable Pete Stark Ranking Member Subcommittee on Health Committee on Ways and Means House of Representatives The Honorable Charles E. Grassley Ranking Member Committee on the Judiciary United States Senate Subject: Medicare: Issues for Manufacturer-Level Competitive Bidding for Durable Medical Equipment In 2009... |
Date May 3, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-591T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:30 a.m. EDT Tuesday, May 3, 2011 Testimony Before the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VA HEALTH CARE Weaknesses in Policies and Oversight Governing Medical Equipment Pose Risks to Veterans’ Safety
Statement of Randall B. Williamson Director, Health Care GAO-11-591T Chairman Miller... |
Date May 3, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-391 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2011 Report to Congressional Requesters VA HEALTH CARE Weaknesses in Policies and Oversight Governing Medical Supplies and Equipment Pose Risks to Veterans’ Safety GAO-11-391 May 2011 VA HEALTH CARE
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Weaknesses in Policies and Oversight Governing Medical Supplies and Equipment Pose Risks to Veteran... |
Date April 13, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-556T |
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 Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate MEDICAL DEVICES FDA’s Premarket Review and Postmarket Safety Efforts
Statement of Marcia Crosse Director, Health Care GAO-11-556T April 13, 2011 MEDICAL DEVICES
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability FDA... |
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 Sept. 23, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-1038T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, September 23, 2010 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VA HEALTH CARE Preliminary Observations on the Purchasing and Tracking of Supplies and Medical Equipment and the Potential Impact on Veterans’ Safety
Statement of ... |
Date Sept. 15, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-1057T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, September 15, 2010 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives MEDICARE CMS Has Addressed Some Implementation Problems from Round 1 of the Durable Medical Equipment Competitive Bidding Program for the Round 1 Rebid
Statement of... |
Date Aug. 24, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-738 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2010 Report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate GROUP PURCHASING ORGANIZATIONS Services Provided to Customers and Initiatives Regarding Their Business Practices GAO-10-738 August 2010 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-738, a report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate Accountability Integrity Reliabili... |
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 Nov. 6, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-10-27 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
November 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters MEDICARE CMS Working to Address Problems from Round 1 of the Durable Medical Equipment Competitive Bidding Program GAO-10-27 November 2009 MEDICARE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-27, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability CMS Working to Address Problems from Round... |
Date Sept. 25, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-807 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters OVERSIGHT OF CLINICAL INVESTIGATORS Action Needed to Improve Timeliness and Enhance Scope of FDA’s Debarment and Disqualification Processes for Medical Product Investigators GAO-09-807 September 2009 OVERSIGHT OF CLINICAL INVESTIGATORS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-807, a report to congressiona... |
Date June 19, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-581 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION FDA Faces Challenges Meeting Its Growing Medical Product Responsibilities and Should Develop Complete Estimates of Its Resource Needs GAO-09-581 June 2009 FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-581, a report to congressional requesters Accountability In... |
Date June 18, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-370T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EDT Thursday, June 18, 2009 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives MEDICAL DEVICES Shortcomings in FDA’s Premarket Review, Postmarket Surveillance, and Inspections of Device Manufacturing Establishments
Statement of Marcia Crosse Direct... |
Date June 2, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-450 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE Millions of Dollars in Property and Equipment Continue to Be Lost or Stolen GAO-09-450 June 2009 INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-450, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Millions of Dollars in Property and Equipment Contin... |
Date Jan. 15, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-190 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
January 2009 Report to Congressional Addressees MEDICAL DEVICES FDA Should Take Steps to Ensure That High-Risk Device Types Are Approved through the Most Stringent Premarket Review Process GAO-09-190 January 2009 MEDICAL DEVICES Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-190, a report to congressional addressees Accountability Integrity Reliability FDA Shoul... |
Date Dec. 29, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-09-104 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
December 2008 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives MEDICARE Callers Can Access 1-800-MEDICARE Services, but Responsibility within CMS for Limited English Proficiency Plan Unclear GAO-09-104 December 2008 MEDICARE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-104, a report to the Chairman, Subcommi... |
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 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 May 14, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-780T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, May 14, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives MEDICAL DEVICES FDA Faces Challenges in Conducting Inspections of Foreign Manufacturing Establishments
Statement of Marcia Crosse Director, Health Care GAO-08-780T May 14... |
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 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 Jan. 29, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-428T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Tuesday, January 29, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives MEDICAL DEVICES Challenges for FDA in Conducting Manufacturer Inspections
Statement of Marcia Crosse, Director Health Care GAO-08-428T January 29,... |
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 June 25, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-882R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 June 25, 2007 The Honorable Joe Barton Ranking Member Committee on Energy and Commerce House of Representatives Subject: Food and Drug Administration: Methodologies for Identifying and Allocating Costs of Reviewing Medical Device Applications Are Consistent with Federal Cost Accounting Standards, and Staffing Levels for Reviews Ha... |
Date March 30, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-571R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 March 30, 2007 The Honorable Joe Barton Ranking Minority Member Committee on Energy and Commerce House of Representatives Subject: Food and Drug Administration: Revenue Information on Certain Companies Participating in the Medical Device User Fee Program Dear Mr. Barton: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for ap... |
Date Jan. 31, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-59 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
January 2007 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate MEDICARE Improvements Needed to Address Improper Payments for Medical Equipment and Supplies GAO-07-59 January 2007 MEDICARE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-59, a report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate Accountability Integrity Re... |
Date Jan. 5, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-157 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
January 2007 Report to Congressional Committees MEDICAL DEVICES Status of FDA’s Program for Inspections by Accredited Organizations GAO-07-157 January 2007 MEDICAL DEVICES Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-157, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Status of FDA’s Program for Inspections by Accredited Organiza... |
Date July 25, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-724 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2006 Report to Congressional Requesters MAMMOGRAPHY Current Nationwide Capacity Is Adequate, but Access Problems May Exist in Certain Locations GAO-06-724 July 2006 MAMMOGRAPHY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-724, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Current Nationwide Capacity Is Adequate, but Access Prob... |
Date March 1, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-62 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2006 Report to Congressional Committees MEDICARE DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT Class III Devices Do Not Warrant a Distinct Annual Payment Update GAO-06-62 March 2006 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-62, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability MEDICARE DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT Class III Devices Do Not Warrant a D... |
Date Dec. 15, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-06-63 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
December 2005 Report to Congressional Committees MEDICARE AND MEDICAID COVERAGE Therapies and Supplies for Inflammatory Bowel Disease GAO-06-63 December 2005 MEDICARE AND MEDICAID COVERAGE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-63, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Therapies and Supplies for Inflammatory Bowel Dise... |
Date Sept. 30, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-1042 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2005 Report to Congressional Committees FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION Limited Available Data Indicate That FDA Has Been Meeting Some Goals for Review of Medical Device Applications GAO-05-1042 September 2005 FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-1042, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Rel... |
Date Sept. 22, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-656 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2005 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate MEDICARE More Effective Screening and Stronger Enrollment Standards Needed for Medical Equipment Suppliers GAO-05-656 September 2005 MEDICARE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-656, a report to the Chairman, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate Accountability Integrity Reliability ... |
Date Nov. 17, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-05-43 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
November 2004 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate MEDICARE CMS’s Program Safeguards Did Not Deter Growth in Spending for Power Wheelchairs GAO-05-43 November 2004 MEDICARE CMS’s Program Safeguards Did Not Deter Growth in Spending for Power Wheelchairs Highlights of GAO-05-43, a report to the Chairman, Committee on Finance... |
Date Sept. 7, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-765 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2004 Report to Congressional Committees MEDICARE Past Experience Can Guide Future Competitive Bidding for Medical Equipment and Supplies GAO-04-765 a September 2004 MEDICARE Past Experience Can Guide Future Competitive Bidding for Medical Equipment and Supplies Highlights of GAO-04-765, a report to congressional committees. The Medicare ... |
Date June 22, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-718 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2004 Report to the Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives CONTRACT MANAGEMENT Further Efforts Needed to Sustain VA’s Progress in Purchasing Medical Products and Services GAO-04-718 a June 2004 CONTRACT MANAGEMENT Further Efforts Needed to Sustain VA’s Progress in Purchasing Medical Products and Services Highlights of GAO-04-718... |
Date April 28, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-716T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, April 28, 2004 Testimony Before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate MEDICARE CMS Did Not Control Rising Power Wheelchair Spending
Statement of Leslie G. Aronovitz Director, Health Care—Program Administration and Integrity Issues GAO-04-716T April 28, 2004 MEDICARE CMS Did Not Control Risin... |
Date July 16, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-998T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, 2003 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights, Committee on the Judiciary, U.S. Senate GROUP PURCHASING ORGANIZATIONS Use of Contracting Processes and Strategies to Award Contracts for Medical-Surgical Products
Statement for the Record by Marjo... |
Date May 15, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-792R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 May 15, 2003 The Honorable Richard G. Lugar Chairman The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Ranking Minority Member Committee on Foreign Relations United States Senate The Honorable Henry J. Hyde Chairman The Honorable Tom Lantos Ranking Minority Member Committee on International Relations House of Representatives Subject: Rebuilding Iraq Rebuild... |
Date June 26, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-872T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 26, 2002 VA AND DEFENSE HEALTH CARE Potential Exists for Savings through Joint Purchasing of Medical and Surgical Supplies
Statement of Cynthia A. Bascetta Director, Health Care—Veterans... |
Date June 12, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-833T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 12, 2002 MEDICARE Challenges Remain in Setting Payments for Medical Equipment and Supplies and Covered Drugs
Statement of Leslie G. Aronovitz Director... |
Date May 22, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-330 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters MEDICARE Orthotics Ruling Has Implications for Beneficiary Access and Federal and State Costs GAO-02-330 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background HCFA’s Ruling Issued to Clarify Medicare Policy for Orthotics and DME HCFA’s Ruling Affects Beneficiaries Who Reside in Nursing Homes Rescinding the Ruling Wou... |
Date April 19, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-532 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 2002 Report to the Chairman, Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate MAMMOGRAPHY Capacity Generally Exists to Deliver Services GAO-02-532 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background National Capacity for Mammography Services Is Generally Adequate Capacity Has Decreased in Some Locations, Causing Scattered Problems Concluding Observations Agency Com... |
Date March 14, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-531T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 14, 2002 MEDICARE OUTPATIENT DRUGS Program Payments Should Better Reflect Market Prices
Statement of Laura A. Dummit Director, Health Care—Medicare Payment Issues GAO-02-531T Mr. Chairman and Members of the Subco... |
Date July 5, 2000 |
Report No. HEHS-00-79 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2000 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives MEDICARE PAYMENTS Use of Revised “Inherent Reasonableness” Process Generally Appropriate GAO/HEHS-00-79 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Scope and Methodology 3 36 39 Appendix II: Comparison of the Inherent Reasonableness Procedures f... |
Date June 27, 2000 |
Report No. T-HEHS-00-143 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 27, 2000 Testimony
Before the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, U.S. Senate MEDICAL DEVICES Reprocessing and Reuse of Devices Labeled SingleUse
Statement of Janet Heinrich, Associate Director Health Financing and Public Health Issues Health, Education, and Human Services Divi... |
Date June 20, 2000 |
Report No. HEHS-00-123 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2000 Report to Congressional Requesters SINGLE-USE MEDICAL DEVICES Little Available Evidence of Harm From Reuse, but Oversight Warranted GAO/HEHS-00-123 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: FDA’s List of Frequently Reprocessed SUDs 3 28 30 9 Appendix II: Comments From the Department of Health and Human Services Table Table 1: Surveys of SUD Repr... |