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| Date May 25, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-588 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2001 Report to Congressional Requesters DOD AND VA PHARMACY Progress and Remaining Challenges in Jointly Buying and Mailing Out Drugs GAO-01-588 Contents Letter Appendix I Status of VA and DOD Pharmaceutical Procurements 1 32 Appendix II Planned DOD and VA Joint Procurements 39 Appendix III VA’s CMOP Program 44 Appendix IV Comments From the Departm... |
| Date May 24, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-620 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2001 Report to Congressional Committees DEFENSE HEALTH CARE Across-the-Board Physician Rate Increase Would be Costly and Unnecessary GAO-01-620 Contents Letter Appendix I Appendix II Scope and Methodology 1 12 Comparison of CMAC Rates with Private Insurers’ and Other Government Programs’ Rates and with Billed Charges 15 Tables
Table 1: Access Ind... |
| Date May 17, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-742T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Military Personnel, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:00 a.m. Thursday, May 17, 2001 DEFENSE HEALTH CARE Lessons Learned From TRICARE Contracts and Implications for the Future
Statement of Stephen P. Backhus Director, Health Care—Veterans' and Military Health... |
| Date April 30, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-513 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 2001 Report to the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member, Subcommittee on Military Personnel, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives DEFENSE HEALTH CARE Continued Management Focus Key to Settling TRICARE Change Orders Quickly GAO-01-513 Contents Letter Appendix I Scope and Methodology 1 22 Appendix II Prior Initiatives to Address Chan... |
| Date Dec. 19, 2000 |
Report No. GAO-01-224 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
December 2000 Report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate MENTAL HEALTH Community-Based Care Increases for People With Serious Mental Illness GAO-01-224 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Scope and Methodology 3 22 23 24 25 29 30 32 35 Appendix II: Involuntary Outpatient Commitment Appendix III: Selected SAMHSA Efforts to Help the Implementation ... |
| 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. 7, 2000 |
Report No. HEHS-00-183 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2000 Report to Congressional Requesters MEDICARE+CHOICE Plan Withdrawals Indicate Difficulty of Providing Choice While Achieving Savings GAO/HEHS-00-183 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Scope, Methodology, and Data Sources 3 44 47 51 56 57 61 64 Appendix II: Plans Withdrawing From Medicare+Choice, January 2000 Appendix III: Plans Withdraw... |
| Date Sept. 1, 2000 |
Report No. HEHS-00-177R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-283429 September 1, 2000 The Honorable Pete Stark Ranking Minority Member Subcommittee on Health Committee on Ways and Means House of Representatives Subject: Medicare and Managed Care Plans: Payments and Costs for Selected Hospitals Dear Mr. Stark: Hospitals have reported financial diffic... |
| Date Aug. 23, 2000 |
Report No. HEHS-00-161 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 2000 Report to Congressional Requesters MEDICARE+CHOICE Payments Exceed Cost of Fee-for-Service Benefits, Adding Billions to Spending GAO/HEHS-00-161 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Methodology 3 22 34 Appendix II: Comments From the Health Care Financing Administration Tables Table 1: Self-Reported Health Status of 1996 Medicare Beneficiari... |
| Date Aug. 18, 2000 |
Report No. HEHS-00-94 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 2000 Report to the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate MEDICARE AND MEDICAID Implementing State Demonstrations for Dual Eligibles Has Proven Challenging GAO/HEHS-00-94 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Voluntary State Programs Have Limited Operational Experience and Scope Developing and Implementing Dual-Eligible Initiatives Has Been... |
| Date July 19, 2000 |
Report No. T-HEHS-00-160 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 19, 2000 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Health and Environment, Committee on Commerce, House of Representatives MEDICARE Refinements Should Continue to Improve Appropriateness of Provider Payments
Statement of William J. Scanlon, Director Health Financing and Public Health Issues Health... |
| Date July 12, 2000 |
Report No. T-HEHS-00-152 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 12, 2000 Testimony
Before the Committee on the Budget, U.S. Senate CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES Medicaid Can Offer Important Benefits and Services
Statement of William J. Scanlon, Director Health Financing and Public Health Issues Health and Human Services Division GAO/T-HEHS-00-152 Children Wi... |
| 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 March 23, 2000 |
Report No. T-HEHS-00-81 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:15 a.m. Thursday, March 23, 2000 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Public Health and Safety, Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, U.S. Senate HEALTH CARE ACCESS Programs for Underserved Populations Could Be Improved
Statement of Janet Heinrich, Associate Director Health Financing and Public Health I... |
| Date March 22, 2000 |
Report No. T-HEHS-00-84 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 22, 2000 Testimony
Before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFITS Applying Private Sector Management Methods to Medicare
Statement of William J. Scanlon, Director Health Financing and Public Health Issues Health, Education, and Human Services Division GAO/T-HEHS-00-8... |
| Date March 15, 2000 |
Report No. T-HEHS/NSIAD-00-129 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Mar. 15, 2000 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Military Personnel, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives DEFENSE HEALTH CARE Observations on Proposed Benefit Expansion and Overcoming TRICARE Obstacles
Statement of Stephen P. Backhus, Director Veterans’ Affairs and Military Hea... |
| Date March 13, 2000 |
Report No. HEHS-00-64R |
Title
*GAO
Accountability * Integrity
l Reiimbility United States General Accounting Washington, DC 20548 Office * Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-284672 March 13.2000 The Honorable Steve Buyer Chairman The Honorable Neil Abercrombie Ranking Minority Member Subcommittee on Military Personnel Committee on Armed Services House of Representatives Subject: Militarv Health Care: TRICARE’s ... |
| Date March 9, 2000 |
Report No. T-HEHS-00-74 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, March 9, 2000 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate MEDICARE HCFA Faces Challenges to Control Improper Payments
Statement of Leslie G. Aronovitz, Associate Director Health Financing and Public Health Issues Heal... |
| Date March 3, 2000 |
Report No. HEHS-00-37 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 2000 Report to Congressional Requesters MEDICAID MANAGED CARE Challenges in Implementing Safeguards for Children With Special Needs GAO/HEHS-00-37 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Key Characteristics of Programs Used by the BBA to Define Children With Special Needs Appendix II: Major Federal Requirements for Approving and Monitoring Quality a... |
| Date Feb. 24, 2000 |
Report No. T-HEHS/AIMD-00-103 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 24, 2000 Testimony
Before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate MEDICARE REFORM Leading Proposals Lay Groundwork, While Design Decisions Lie Ahead
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO/T-HEHS/AIMD-00-103 Medicare Reform: Leading Proposals Lay Groundwork,... |
| Date Feb. 8, 2000 |
Report No. T-HEHS/AIMD-00-77 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 8, 2000 Testimony
Before the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate MEDICARE Program Reform and Modernization Are Needed But Entail Considerable Challenges
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO/T-HEHS/AIMD-00-77 MEDICARE: Program Reform and Modernization ... |
| Date Jan. 31, 2000 |
Report No. HEHS-00-35 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 2000 Report to Congressional Committees MEDICARE SUBVENTION DEMONSTRATION Enrollment in DOD Pilot Reflects Retiree Experiences and Local Markets GAO/HEHS-00-35 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-283483 January 31, 2000 Congressional Committees Military retirees aged ... |
| Date Dec. 14, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-00-23 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
December 1999 Report to the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate and the Chairman, Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES Medicare Payment Changes Require Provider Adjustments But Maintain Access GAO/HEHS-00-23 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Educati... |
| Date Dec. 14, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-00-34 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
December 1999 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, U.S. Senate VA HEALTH CARE VA’s Management of Drugs on Its National Formulary GAO/HEHS-00-34 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-283993 December 14, 1999 The Honorable John D. Rockefeller... |
| Date Nov. 1, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-00-10 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
November 1999 Report to Congressional Requesters DEFENSE HEALTH CARE Tri-Service Strategy Needed to Justify Medical Resources for Readiness and Peacetime Care GAO/HEHS-00-10 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-282939 November 3, 1999 The Honorable Stephen E. Buyer Chairman Th... |
| Date Oct. 1, 1999 |
Report No. T-HEHS-00-14 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office -GAO Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Ways
and Means, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Friday, October 1, 1999 Better Information Can Help Ensure That Refinements to BBA Reforms Lead to Appropriate Payments
Statement of William J. Scanlon, Director Health Financing and Public Health Issues Health, Education, and Human... |
| Date Sept. 23, 1999 |
Report No. T-HEHS-99-196 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 23, 1999 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VA HEALTH CARE Collections Fall Short of Expectations
Statement of Stephen P. Backhus, Director Veterans’ Affairs and Military Health Care Issues Health... |
| Date Sept. 22, 1999 |
Report No. T-HEHS/AIMD-99-294 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 22, 1999 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives MEDICARE REFORM Ensuring Fiscal Sustainability While Modernizing the Program Will Be Challenging
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO/T-HEHS/AIM... |
| Date Sept. 17, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-118 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 1999 Report to Congressional Requesters MEDICAID MANAGED CARE Four States’ Experiences With Mental Health Carveout Programs GAO/HEHS-99-118 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-279000 September 17, 1999 The Honorable Edward M. Kennedy The Honorable Paul Wellstone U... |
| Date Aug. 23, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-128 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 1999 Report to the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member, Subcommittee on Military Personnel, Committee on Armed Services, and the Honorable Charles W. Stenholm, House of Representatives DEFENSE HEALTH CARE Claims Processing Improvements Are Under Way but Further Enhancements Are Needed GAO/HEHS-99-128 GAO United States General Accounting Office Wa... |
| Date July 30, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-142 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 1999 Report to the Committees on Armed Services, U.S. Senate and House of Representatives DEFENSE HEALTH CARE Improvements Needed to Reduce Vulnerability to Fraud and Abuse GAO/HEHS-99-142 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-282038 July 30, 1999 The Honorable John W. War... |
| Date July 1, 1999 |
Report No. T-HEHS/GGD-99-159 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 1, 1999 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives MEDICARE SUBVENTION Challenges and Opportunities Facing a Possible VA Demonstration
Statement of William J. Scanlon, Director, Health Financing and Public Health Issues, and Stephen P. Ba... |
| Date June 18, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-144 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 1999 Report to Congressional Requesters MEDICARE+CHOICE Reforms Have Reduced, but Likely Not Eliminated, Excess Plan Payments GAO/HEHS-99-144 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-282937 June 18, 1999 The Honorable Daniel Patrick Moynihan Ranking Minority Member Committee ... |
| Date June 9, 1999 |
Report No. T-HEHS-99-137 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 9, 1999 Testimony
Before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate MEDICARE+CHOICE Impact of 1997 Balanced Budget Act Payment Reforms on Beneficiaries and Plans
Statement of William J. Scanlon, Director Health Financing and Public Health Issues Health, Education, and Human Services Division GAO/T... |
| Date June 8, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-134R |
Title
GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-282860 June 8, 1999 The Honorable Don Nickles United States Senate Subject: Defense Health Care: Pharmacy Copavments Dear Senator Nickles: This responds to your March 17, 1999, referral to us of a letter that several constituents sent you regarding our recent report and testimony on ... |
| Date May 26, 1999 |
Report No. T-HEHS-99-130 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 26, 1999 Testimony
Before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate MEDICARE Options for Reform
Statement of William J. Scanlon, Director Health Financing and Public Health Issues Health, Education, and Human Services Division GAO/T-HEHS-99-130 Medicare: Options for Reform Mr. Chairman and Members... |
| Date May 4, 1999 |
Report No. T-HEHS/GGD-99-119 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 4, 1999 Testimony
Before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate MEDICARE SUBVENTION DEMONSTRATION DOD Experience and Lessons for Possible VA Demonstration
Statement of Stephen P. Backhus, Director Veterans’ Affairs and Military Health Care Issues and William J. Scanlon, Director Health Financin... |
| Date April 29, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-79 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 1999 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Defense, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives DEFENSE HEALTH PROGRAM Reporting of Funding Adjustments Would Assist Congressional Oversight GAO/HEHS-99-79 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-281106 April 29, 1... |
| Date April 27, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-91 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 1999 Report to Congressional Requesters MEDICARE MANAGED CARE PLANS Many Factors Contribute to Recent Withdrawals; Plan Interest Continues GAO/HEHS-99-91 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-282017 April 27, 1999 Congressional Requesters In 1998, nearly 7 million Medicar... |
| Date April 13, 1999 |
Report No. T-HEHS-99-108 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 13, 1999 Testimony
Before the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate MEDICARE+CHOICE HCFA Actions Could Improve Plan Benefit and Appeal Information
Statement of William J. Scanlon, Director Health Financing and Public Health Issues Health, Education, and Human Services Division GAO/T-HEHS-99-1... |
| Date April 12, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-68 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 1999 Report to the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate, and the Honorable Jack Reed MEDICARE MANAGED CARE Greater Oversight Needed to Protect Beneficiary Rights GAO/HEHS-99-68 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-281220 April 12, 1999 The Honorable Charles E. Grassle... |
| Date April 12, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-92 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 1999 Report to Congressional Requesters MEDICARE+CHOICE New Standards Could Improve Accuracy and Usefulness of Plan Literature GAO/HEHS-99-92 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-282193 April 12, 1999 The Honorable Charles E. Grassley Chairman The Honorable John B. Breau... |
| Date March 17, 1999 |
Report No. T-HEHS-99-87 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 17, 1999 Testimony
Before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate MEDICARE Progress to Date in Implementing Certain Major Balanced Budget Act Reforms
Statement of William J. Scanlon, Director Health Financing and Public Health Issues Health, Education, and Human Services Division GAO/T-HEHS-99... |
| Date March 11, 1999 |
Report No. T-HEHS-99-81 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO ~GAO ~Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Personnel, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate Not to Be Released Before 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 11, 1999 DEFENSE HEALTH CARE Management Attention Needed to Make TRICARE More Effective and UserFriendly
Statement for the Record by Stephen P. Backhus, Director Veterans' Affairs and Military Health Care Issu... |
| Date March 10, 1999 |
Report No. T-HEHS-99-78 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, 1999 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Military Personnel, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives DEFENSE HEALTH CARE DOD Needs to Improve Its Monitoring of Claims Processing Activities
Statement of Stephen P. Backhus, Director Veterans' Affairs and Military Health Care ... |
| Date March 10, 1999 |
Report No. T-HEHS-99-75 |
Title
GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:00 p.m. EST Wednesday, March 10, 1999 United States General Accounting Office Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Military Personnel, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives DEFENSE HEALTH CARE Need for Top-to-Bottom Redesign of Pharmacy Programs
Statement of Stephen P. Backhus, Director Veterans Affairs and Military Health Care Issues Hea... |
| Date Feb. 25, 1999 |
Report No. T-HEHS-99-72 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m Thursday, February 25, 1999 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Health and Environment, Committee on Commerce, House of Representatives MEDICARE MANAGED CARE Better Risk Adjustment Expected to Reduce Excess Payments Overall While Making Them Fairer to Individual Plans
Statement of William J. Scanlon, Directo... |
| Date Oct. 21, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-99-8 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
October 1998 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Human Resources, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives CHILD WELFARE Early Experiences Implementing a Managed Care Approach GAO/HEHS-99-8 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-280259 October 21, 1998 The Honor... |
| Date Oct. 9, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-99-9R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-281231 October 9, 1998 The Honorable William F. Goodling House of Representatives Subject: Medicare Managed Care: Pavment Rates. Local Fee-for-Service Snendinrr. and Other Factors Affect Plans’ Benefit Packages Dear Mr. Goodhng: As of April 1998, approximately 15 percent of beneficiari... |
