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| Date Sept. 30, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-1056 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2003 Report to Congressional Committees MEDICARE Modifying Payments for Certain Pathology Services Is Warranted GAO-03-1056 September 2003 MEDICARE Modifying Payments for Certain Pathology Services Is Warranted Highlights of GAO-03-1056, a report to congressional committees In 1999, the Health Care Financing Administration, now called the Cente... |
| Date Sept. 19, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-948 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2003 Report to Congressional Committees MEDICARE Modest Eligibility Expansion for Critical Access Hospital Program Should Be Considered GAO-03-948 September 2003 MEDICARE Modest Eligibility Expansion for Critical Access Hospital Program Should Be Considered Highlights of GAO-03-948, a report to the Senate Committee on Finance, the House Committ... |
| Date Sept. 10, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-1004 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2003 Report to Congressional Committees MILITARY PERSONNEL DOD Needs More Data to Address Financial and Health Care Issues Affecting Reservists GAO-03-1004 September 2003 MILITARY PERSONNEL DOD Needs More Data to Address Financial and Health Care Issues Affecting Reservists Highlights of GAO-03-1004, a report to congressional committees Since t... |
| Date Sept. 8, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-958 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO September 2003 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives MEDICARE Most Beneficiaries Receive Some but Not All Recommended Preventive Services GAO-03-958 September 2003 MEDICARE Most Beneficiaries Receive Some but Not All Recommended Preventive Services Highlights of GA... |
| Date Aug. 18, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-1103R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 August 18, 2003 The Honorable Everett Alvarez, Jr. Chairman, CARES Commission Department of Veterans Affairs Subject: VA Health Care: Framework for Analyzing Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services Decisions Dear Mr. Chairman: On May 14, 2003, at your request, we briefed you on our preliminary views on the Capital Asset Realignme... |
| Date Aug. 8, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-836 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 2003 Report to Congressional Requesters MEDICAL MALPRACTICE Implications of Rising Premiums on Access to Health Care GAO-03-836 August 2003 MEDICAL MALPRACTICE Implications of Rising Premiums on Access to Health Care Highlights of GAO-03-836, a report to congressional requesters The recent rising cost of medical malpractice insurance premiums in m... |
| Date July 31, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-928 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2003 Report to Congressional Committees DEFENSE HEALTH CARE Oversight of the TRICARE Civilian Provider Network Should Be Improved GAO-03-928 July 2003 DEFENSE HEALTH CARE Oversight of the TRICARE Civilian Provider Network Should Be Improved Highlights of GAO-03-928, a report to congressional committees Testifying before Congress in 2002, military be... |
| Date July 30, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-1058T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 30, 2003 Testimony Before the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate SEVERE ACUTE RESPIRATORY SYNDROME Established Infectious Disease Control Measures Helped Contain Spread, But a Large-Scale Resurgence May Pose Challenges
Statement of Marjorie... |
| Date July 15, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-561 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2003 Report to Congressional Requesters NURSING HOME QUALITY Prevalence of Serious Problems, While Declining, Reinforces Importance of Enhanced Oversight GAO-03-561 July 2003 NURSING HOME QUALITY Prevalence of Serious Problems, While Declining, Reinforces Importance of Enhanced Oversight Highlights of GAO-03-561, a report to congressional requesters... |
| Date July 9, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-997T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EST Wednesday, July 9, 2003 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives DEFENSE HEALTH CARE Army Has Not Consistently Assessed the Health Status of Early-Deploying Reservists
Statement of Marjorie E. Kanof Director, Health Careâ... |
| Date July 8, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-862R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 July 8, 2003 The Honorable Bill Frist Majority Leader United States Senate Subject: Health Care: Approaches to Address Racial and Ethnic Disparities Dear Senator Frist: A recent report by the Institute of Medicine, a branch of the National Academy of Sciences, found that racial and ethnic minority groups tend to receive a lower quality o... |
| Date June 30, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-579R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 June 30, 2003 The Honorable Lane Evans Ranking Democratic Member Committee on Veterans’ Affairs House of Representatives Subject: VA Health Care: Contract Labor Cost Analysis in RAND Study Dear Mr. Evans: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) spent about $23 billion to provide health care to over 4 million veterans in fiscal year 200... |
| Date June 20, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-576 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2003 Report to Congressional Requesters LONG-TERM CARE Federal Oversight of Growing Medicaid Home and Community-Based Waivers Should Be Strengthened GAO-03-576 June 2003 LONG-TERM CARE Federal Oversight of Growing Medicaid Home and Community-Based Waivers Should Be Strengthened Highlights of GAO-03-576, a report to congressional requesters Home and ... |
| Date May 16, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-527R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 May 16, 2003 The Honorable Christopher H. Smith The Honorable Joseph R. Pitts House of Representatives Subject: Federal Funds: Fiscal Year 2001 Expenditures by Selected Organizations Involved in Health-Related Activities This report responds to your request that we provide information on expenditures of federal funds by several organizat... |
| Date May 8, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-756T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 8, 2003 Testimony Before the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Key Management Challenges in Health and Disability Programs
Statement of Cynthia A. Bascetta Director, Health Care—Veterans’ Health and Benefits Issues GAO-03-756T May 8, 2... |
| Date April 15, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-437 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 2003 Report to Congressional Committees DEFENSE HEALTH CARE Army Needs to Assess the Health Status of All Early-Deploying Reservists GAO-03-437 April 2003 DEFENSE HEALTH CARE
Highlights of GAO-03-437, a report to Congressional Committees Army Needs to Assess the Health Status of All Early-Deploying Reservists During the 1990-1991 Persian Gulf War, ... |
| Date April 7, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-373 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 2003 Report to Congressional Committees BIOTERRORISM Preparedness Varied across State and Local Jurisdictions GAO-03-373 April 2003 BIOTERRORISM
Highlights of GAO-03-373, a report to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions; the Senate and House Committees on Appropriations; and the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Prepa... |
| Date April 4, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-402R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 April 4, 2003 The Honorable Dennis J. Kucinich Ranking Minority Member Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats and International Relations Committee on Government Reform House of Representatives The Honorable Edolphus Towns Ranking Minority Member Subcommittee on Government Efficiency and Financial Management Committee on Gov... |
| Date March 31, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-365SP |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 2003 HIGHLIGHTS OF A GAO SYMPOSIUM Addressing Key Challenges in an Intergovernmental Setting GAO-03-365SP a March 2003 HIGHLIGHTS OF A GAO SYMPOSIUM Addressing Key Challenges in an Intergovernmental Setting Highlights of GAO-03-365SP Responding to many of the nation’s critical challenges—such as meeting the health care needs of the poor or coun... |
| Date March 27, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-592T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, March 27, 2003 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Total Force, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives DEFENSE HEALTH CARE Oversight of the Adequacy of TRICARE’s Civilian Provider Network Has Weaknesses
Statement of Marjorie Kanof Director, Health Care—Clinical and Military Healt... |
| Date March 19, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-573T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 3 p.m. EST Wednesday, March 19, 2003 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Personnel, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate MILITARY PERSONNEL Preliminary Observations Related to Income, Benefits, and Employer Support for Reservists During Mobilizations
Statement for the Record by Derek B. Stewart, Director, Defense ... |
| Date March 19, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-549T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2 p.m. EST Wednesday, March 19, 2003 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Total Force, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives MILITARY PERSONNEL Preliminary Observations Related to Income, Benefits, and Employer Support for Reservists During Mobilizations
Statement of Derek B. Stewart, Director, Defense ... |
| Date March 17, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-449 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 2003 Report to Congressional Requesters NEWBORN SCREENING Characteristics of State Programs GAO-03-449 March 2003 NEWBORN SCREENING Characteristics of State Programs
Highlights of GAO-03-449, a report to Congressional Requesters Each year state newborn screening programs test 4 million newborns for disorders that require early detection and treatme... |
| Date March 17, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-185 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 2003 Report to Congressional Committees MEDICARE PROVIDER ENROLLMENT Opportunities to Enhance Program Integrity Efforts GAO-03-185 March 2003 MEDICARE PROVIDER ENROLLMENT Opportunities to Enhance Program Integrity Efforts Highlights of GAO-03-185, a report to the Senate Committee on Finance, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and the House... |
| Date Jan. 14, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-222 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 2003 Report to Congressional Requesters MEDICAID AND SCHIP States Use Varying Approaches to Monitor Children’s Access to Care GAO-03-222 January 2003 MEDICAID AND SCHIP States Use Varying Approaches to Monitor Children's Access to Care Highlights of GAO-03-222, a report to Representatives Sherrod Brown; John Conyers, Jr.; Diana DeGette; John D.... |
| Date Nov. 13, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-03-176 |
Title
GAO
November 2002 Report to Congressional Committees SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES Available Data Show Average Nursing Staff Time Changed Little after Medicare Payment Increase GAO-03-176 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background SNF Staffing Changed Little after Payment Increase Took Effect Conclusions Matter for Congressional Consideration Agency Comments and Our Evaluation 1 3 5 9 15 15 15 Appen... |
| Date Oct. 18, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-03-182 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
October 2002 Report to Congressional Committees BONE MARROW TRANSPLANTS Despite Recruitment Successes, National Program May Be Underutilized GAO-03-182 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background NMDP Has Succeeded in Increasing Recruitment of Donors, Including Minorities, but May Not Be Able to Equalize Access to Matches National Registry May Be Underut... |
| Date Oct. 18, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-03-179 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
October 2002 Report to Congressional Committees MEDICARE PHYSICIAN PAYMENTS Medical Settings and Safety of Endoscopic Procedures GAO-03-179 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Level of Safety of Endoscopy Does Not Appear to Differ by Medical Setting Payment Differential Has Increased but Proportion of Office Procedures Has Not Increased If Office... |
| Date Sept. 20, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-445 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters ANTHRAX VACCINE GAO’s Survey of Guard and Reserve Pilots and Aircrew GAO-02-445 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Scope and Methodology The Anthrax Threat Has Been Limited and Stable Since 1990 How the Anthrax Program Affected Aircrew Members’ Decisions to Change Military Status The Anthrax ... |
| Date Sept. 17, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-1105T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Public Health, Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, U.S. Senate For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 17, 2002 CHILDHOOD VACCINES Challenges in Preventing Future Shortages
Statement of Janet Heinrich Director, Health Care—Public Health Issues GAO-02-1105T Mr. Chairman and M... |
| Date Sept. 13, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-987 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters CHILDHOOD VACCINES Ensuring an Adequate Supply Poses Continuing Challenges GAO-02-987 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Shortages Prompt Actions to Reduce Immunization Requirements Problems Causing Shortages Largely Resolved, but Shortages Could Recur No Clear Path Yet to Resolve Ongoing Supply ... |
| Date Sept. 10, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-1095T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 10, 2002 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives PUBLIC HEALTH Maintaining an Adequate Blood Supply Is Key to Emergency Preparedness
Statement of Janet Heinrich Director, Health Care—Public Health Issue... |
| 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 Aug. 23, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-841 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES Providers Have Responded to Medicare Payment System By Changing Practices GAO-02-841 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Distribution of Patients Across Payment Categories Has Changed Since PPS, SNFs Provide Fewer Minutes of Therapy Concluding Observations Agency Comments 1... |
| Date Aug. 9, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-796 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 2002 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives HIPAA STANDARDS Dual Code Sets Are Acceptable for Reporting Medical Procedures GAO-02-796 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background ICD-9-CM Vol. 3 and CPT Were Practical Options for Standard Code Sets, Despite Some Limitations 10-PCS Consi... |
| Date July 22, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-754 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2002 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives PUBLIC HEALTH Blood Supply Generally Adequate Despite New Donor Restrictions GAO-02-754 a Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background The Blood Supply Generally Is Adequate Blood Suppliers’ Response to September 11 ... |
| Date June 13, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-431R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 June 13, 2002 The Honorable John B. Breaux Chairman The Honorable Larry E. Craig Ranking Minority Member Special Committee on Aging United States Senate The Honorable Charles E. Grassley Ranking Minority Member Committee on Finance United States Senate Subject: Nursing Homes: Quality of Care More Related to Staffing than Spending Since 1... |
| Date June 12, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-703 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2002 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VETERANS AFFAIRS Sustained Management Attention Is Key to Achieving Information Technology Results GAO-02-703 a A United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 June 12, 2002 The Honorable Steve Buyer ... |
| Date May 28, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-778T |
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. In Bozeman, Montana Tuesday, May 28, 2002 MEDICARE Using Education and Claims Scrutiny to Minimize Physician Billing Errors
Statement of Leslie G. Aronovitz Director, Health Care—Program Administration and Integrity Issues GAO-02-778T Mr. Chairman and ... |
| Date May 23, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-777T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 23, 2002 MEDICARE Use of Preventive Services is Growing but Varies Widely
Statement of Janet Heinrich Director, Health Care—Public Health Issues GAO-02-777T Mr. Chairm... |
| Date May 1, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-602 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2002 Report to Congressional Committees DEFENSE HEALTH CARE Health Care Benefit for Women Comparable to Other Plans GAO-02-602 a Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background DOD’s Health Care Benefit for Women is Comparable to Other Plans Most Women Beneficiaries Are Satisfied With DOD’s Health Care Benefit, but Some Concerns Exist Concluding Obse... |
| Date April 30, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-685T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. in Trenton, New Jersey Tuesday, April 30, 2002 Testimony
Before the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, House of Representatives VA HEALTH CARE Changes Needed to Improve Resource Allocation
Statement of Cynthia A. Bascetta Director, Health Care—Veterans’ Health and Benefits Issues GAO-02-685T a Mr. Chairman ... |
| 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 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 April 10, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-422 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 2002 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives MEDICARE Beneficiary Use of Clinical Preventive Services GAO-02-422 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Use of Preventive Services Is Growing but Varies Widely Efforts Under Way to Increase Use of Some Preven... |
| Date March 29, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-510R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 March 29, 2002 The Honorable John D. Rockefeller IV Chairman Committee on Veterans’ Affairs United States Senate The Honorable Lane Evans Ranking Democratic Member Committee on Veterans’ Affairs House of Representatives Subject: VA Long-Term Care: Implementation of Certain Millennium Act Provisions Is Incomplete, and Availability of ... |
| Date Feb. 27, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-478T |
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 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 27, 2002 VA AND DEFENSE HEALTH CARE Military Medical Surveillance Policies in Place, but Implementation Challenges Remain
Statement of Cynthia A. Bascetta Director, Health Care—Veterans'... |
| Date Feb. 11, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-284 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 2002 Report to Congressional Committees MEDICARE SUBVENTION DEMONSTRATION Pilot Satisfies Enrollees, Raises Cost and Management Issues for DOD Health Care GAO-02-284 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Demonstration Illustrated Retirees’ Interest in Military Health Care, Had Positive Impact on Enrollees Demonstration Underscored Challe... |
| Date Jan. 24, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-377T |
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 9:00 p.m. Thursday, January 24, 2002 VA AND DEFENSE HEALTH CARE Progress Made, but DOD Continues To Face Military Medical Surveillance System Challenges
Statement for the Record by Cynthia A. Bascetta Director, Healt... |
| Date Jan. 23, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-343R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 January 23, 2002 The Honorable Max Baucus United States Senate Re: Appropriateness of Indian Health Service’s Request for Proposals Dear Senator Baucus: You requested that we review the appropriateness of a termination of a 1997 Indian Health Services request for proposals1 to provide computed tomographic scanning (CT Scan) services fo... |
