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| 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. 27, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-363R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 February 27, 2009 The Honorable Olympia J. Snowe Ranking Member Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship United States Senate The Honorable Christopher S. Bond United States Senate The Honorable Richard J. Durbin United States Senate The Honorable Blanche L. Lincoln United States Senate Subject: Private Health Insurance: 2... |
| Date Feb. 27, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-185 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2009 Report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate MEDICARE Improvements Needed to Address Improper Payments in Home Health GAO-09-185 February 2009 MEDICARE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-185, a report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate Accountability Integrity Reliability Improvements Needed to A... |
| 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. 6, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-26 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2009 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives FOSTER CARE State Practices for Assessing Health Needs, Facilitating Service Delivery, and Monitoring Children’s Care GAO-09-26 February 2009 FOSTER CARE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-26, a report to t... |
| Date Jan. 29, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-108 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
January 2009 Report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY Better DOD and VA Oversight Can Help Ensure More Accurate, Consistent, and Timely Decisions for the Traumatic Injury Insurance Program GAO-09-108 January 2009 TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-0... |
| 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 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 Dec. 19, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-09-140 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
December 2008 Report to Congressional Committees RYAN WHITE CARE ACT First-Year Experiences under the Part D Administrative Expense Cap GAO-09-140 December 2008 RYAN WHITE CARE ACT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-140, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability First-Year Experiences under the Part D Administrative Ex... |
| Date Dec. 15, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-09-25 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
December 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters MEDICARE ADVANTAGE Characteristics, Financial Risks, and Disenrollment Rates of Beneficiaries in Private Fee-forService Plans GAO-09-25 December 2008 MEDICARE ADVANTAGE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-25, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Characteristics, Fina... |
| 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 Oct. 22, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-09-22R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 October 22, 2008 The Honorable Daniel K. Akaka Chairman Committee on Veterans’ Affairs United States Senate The Honorable Michael H. Michaud Chairman Subcommittee on Health Committee on Veterans’ Affairs House of Representatives Subject: VA National Initiatives and Local Programs that Address Education and Support for Families... |
| Date Oct. 1, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-09-86R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 October 1, 2008 Congressional Committees Subject: Provincial Reconstruction Teams in Afghanistan and Iraq U.S.-led Provincial Reconstruction Teams (PRT) are designed to help improve stability in Afghanistan and Iraq by increasing the host nation’s capacity to govern; enhancing economic viability; and strengthening local governme... |
| Date Sept. 24, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1137 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters MILITARY DISABILITY SYSTEM Increased Supports for Servicemembers and Better Pilot Planning Could Improve the Disability Evaluation Process GAO-08-1137 September 2008 MILITARY DISABILITY SYSTEM Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-1137, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliab... |
| Date Sept. 23, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1176T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Tuesday, September 23, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Domestic Policy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives MEDICAID Extent of Dental Disease in Children Has Not Decreased
Statement of Alicia Puente Cackley Acting Director, Health Care GAO-08-1176T Sept... |
| Date Sept. 23, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1121 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters MEDICAID Extent of Dental Disease in Children Has Not Decreased, and Millions Are Estimated to Have Untreated Tooth Decay GAO-08-1121 September 2008 MEDICAID Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-1121, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Extent of Dental Disease in 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. 5, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-824 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2008 Report to Congressional Committees MEDICARE PART D LOW-INCOME SUBSIDY Assets and Income Are Both Important in Subsidy Denials, and Access to State and Manufacturer Drug Programs Is Uneven GAO-08-824 September 2008 MEDICARE PART D LOW-INCOME SUBSIDY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-824, a report to congressional committees Accountabil... |
| Date Sept. 4, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1025R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 September 4, 2008 Congressional Addressees Subject: Defense Health Care: Oversight of Military Services’ Post-Deployment Health Reassessment Completion Rates Is Limited Military servicemembers engaged in combat tours in Afghanistan and Iraq are at risk of developing combat-related mental health conditions, including post-traumat... |
| Date Aug. 8, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-723 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2008 Report to the Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION Many Underserved Areas Lack a Health Center Site, and the Health Center Program Needs More Oversight GAO-08-723 August 2008 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-7... |
| 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 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 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 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 30, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-610 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters SEPTEMBER 11 HHS Needs to Develop a Plan That Incorporates Lessons from the Responder Health Programs GAO-08-610 May 2008 SEPTEMBER 11 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-610, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability HHS Needs to Develop a Plan That Incorporates Lessons from ... |
| Date May 30, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-615 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2008 Report to Congressional Addressees DOD HEALTH CARE Mental Health and Traumatic Brain Injury Screening Efforts Implemented, but Consistent PreDeployment Medical Record Review Policies Needed GAO-08-615 May 2008 DOD HEALTH CARE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-615, a report to congressional addressees Accountability Integrity Reliability Men... |
| 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 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 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 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 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 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-08-612R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 April 1, 2008 Congressional Committees Subject: Military Personnel: Better Debt Management Procedures and Resolution of Stipend Recoupment Issues Are Needed for Improved Collection of Medical Education Debts Military physicians and other health care professionals are needed to support operational forces during war or other militar... |
| 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 11, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-537R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 March 11, 2008 The Honorable Charles E. Schumer Chairman, Joint Economic Committee The Honorable Carolyn B. Maloney Vice Chair, Joint Economic Committee The Honorable Hillary Rodham Clinton Chairman, Subcommittee on Superfund and Environmental Health Committee on Environment and Public Works United States Senate The Honorable Vito... |
| 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. 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 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. 14, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-499T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST February 14, 2008 Testimony Before the Senate Committee on the Budget HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY HHS Is Pursuing Efforts to Advance Nationwide Implementation, but Has Not Yet Completed a National Strategy
Statement of Valerie C. Melvin, Director Human Capital and Management Information Systems ... |
| Date Feb. 12, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-472T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. EST Tuesday, February 12, 2008 Testimony Before the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, U.S. Senate PRIMARY CARE PROFESSIONALS Recent Supply Trends, Projections, and Valuation of Services
Statement of A. Bruce Steinwald, Director Health Care GAO-08-472T February 12, 2008 PRIMARY CARE P... |
| Date Jan. 25, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-181R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 January 25, 2008 Congressional Requesters Subject: VA and DOD Health Care: Administration of DOD’s Post-Deployment Health Reassessment to National Guard and Reserve Servicemembers and VA’s Interaction with DOD Congress’s long-standing interest in health care services for servicemembers returning from deployment has grown reg... |
| Date Jan. 22, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-429T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:30 a.m. EST in New York, New York Tuesday, January 22, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives SEPTEMBER 11 Improvements Still Needed in Availability of Health Screening and Monitorin... |
| 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 Dec. 14, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-08-66 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
December 2007 Report to the Honorable Ron Wyden, U.S. Senate END-OF-LIFE CARE Key Components Provided by Programs in Four States GAO-08-66 December 2007 END-OF-LIFE CARE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-66, a report to the Honorable Ron Wyden, U.S. Senate Accountability Integrity Reliability Key Components Provided by Programs in Four States Why GA... |
| Date Nov. 26, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-08-50 |
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