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| Date Nov. 30, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-12-63 |
Title
GAO
November 2011 United States Government Accountability Office Report to Congressional Committees MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE Employers’ Insurance Coverage Maintained or Enhanced Since Parity Act, but Effect of Coverage on Enrollees Varied GAO-12-63 November 2011 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE
Employers’ Insurance Coverage Maintained or Enhanced Since Parity Act, but Effect of Coverage ... |
| Date Aug. 2, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-878T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Tuesday, August 2, 2011 Testimony Before the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, U.S. Senate PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE State Oversight of Premium Rates and Changes in Response to Federal Rate Review Grants
Statement of John E. Dicken Director, Health Care GAO-11-878T Chairman Harki... |
| Date July 29, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-701 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2011 Report to Congressional Requesters PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE State Oversight of Premium Rates GAO-11-701 July 2011 PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE
State Oversight of Premium Rates
Highlights of GAO-11-701, a report to congressional requesters Why GAO Did This Study
With premiums increasing for private health insurance, questions have been raised... |
| Date July 13, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-702 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2011 Report to Congressional Committees THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO Information on the Rate of Sexual Violence in War-Torn Eastern DRC and Adjoining Countries GAO-11-702 July 2011 THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO
Information on the Rate of Sexual Violence in WarTorn Eastern DRC and Adjoining Countries
Highlights of GAO-11-702, a ... |
| Date April 7, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-280 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2011 Report to the Ranking Member, Committee on the Judiciary, U.S. Senate NURSING HOMES More Reliable Data and Consistent Guidance Would Improve CMS Oversight of State Complaint Investigations GAO-11-280 April 2011 NURSING HOMES
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability More Reliable Data and Consistent Guidance Would Improve CMS Oversig... |
| Date April 6, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-403R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 April 6, 2011 The Honorable Herb Kohl Chairman Special Committee on Aging United States Senate The Honorable Charles E. Grassley Ranking Member Committee on the Judiciary United States Senate Subject: Nursing Home Quality: Implementation of the Quality Indicator Survey This report formally transmits our briefing slides that descri... |
| Date Nov. 30, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-11-130R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 November 30, 2010 The Honorable Max Baucus Chairman The Honorable Charles E. Grassley Ranking Member Committee on Finance United States Senate Subject: Long-Term Care Hospitals: Differences in Their Oversight Compared to Other Types of Hospitals and Nursing Homes This report formally transmits our briefing slides highlighting diff... |
| Date April 28, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-434R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 April 28, 2010 The Honorable Herb Kohl Chairman Special Committee on Aging United States Senate The Honorable Charles E. Grassley Ranking Member Committee on Finance United States Senate Subject: Nursing Homes: Some Improvement Seen in Understatement of Serious Deficiencies, but Implications for the Longer-Term Trend Are Unclear F... |
| Date March 31, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-402 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2010 Report to Congressional Committees DEFENSE HEALTH CARE 2008 Access to Care Surveys Indicate Some Problems, but Beneficiary Satisfaction Is Similar to Other Health Plans GAO-10-402 March 2010 DEFENSE HEALTH CARE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-402, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability 2008 Access to C... |
| Date Dec. 3, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-10-273T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Thursday, December 3, 2009 Testimony Before the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, U.S. House of Representatives HURRICANE KATRINA Federal Grants Have Helped Health Care Organizations Provide Primary Care, but Sustaining Services Will Be a Challenge
Statement of Cynthia A. Bascetta Dire... |
| 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. 28, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-559 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2009 Report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate MEDICARE PHYSICIAN SERVICES Utilization Trends Indicate Sustained Beneficiary Access with High and Growing Levels of Service in Some Areas of the Nation GAO-09-559 August 2009 MEDICARE PHYSICIAN SERVICES Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-559, a report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senat... |
| Date Aug. 14, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-578 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2009 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate MEDICAID PREVENTIVE SERVICES Concerted Efforts Needed to Ensure Beneficiaries Receive Services GAO-09-578 August 2009 MEDICAID PREVENTIVE SERVICES Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-578, a report to the Chairman, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate Accountability Integrity Reliabilit... |
| Date July 22, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-730R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 July 22, 2009 The Honorable Henry A. Waxman Chairman Committee on Energy and Commerce House of Representatives The Honorable John D. Dingell Chairman Emeritus Committee on Energy and Commerce House of Representatives The Honorable Frank Pallone, Jr. Chairman Subcommittee on Health Committee on Energy and Commerce House of Represen... |
| Date July 13, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-588 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters HURRICANE KATRINA Federal Grants Have Helped Health Care Organizations Provide Primary Care, but Challenges Remain GAO-09-588 July 2009 HURRICANE KATRINA Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-588, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Federal Grants Have Helped Health Care ... |
| Date Feb. 13, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-64 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters MEDICARE AND MEDICAID PARTICIPATING FACILITIES CMS Needs to Reexamine Its Approach for Funding State Oversight of Health Care Facilities GAO-09-64 February 2009 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-64, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability MEDICARE AND MEDICAID PARTICI... |
| 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 May 9, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-517 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters NURSING HOMES Federal Monitoring Surveys Demonstrate Continued Understatement of Serious Care Problems and CMS Oversight Weaknesses GAO-08-517 May 2008 NURSING HOMES Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-517, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Federal Monitoring Surveys D... |
| Date May 31, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-572 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2007 Report to Congressional Committees RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS Majority of Sponsors Continued to Offer Prescription Drug Coverage and Chose the Retiree Drug Subsidy GAO-07-572 May 2007 RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-572, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Majority of Sponsors Con... |
| Date March 26, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-241 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2007 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate NURSING HOMES Efforts to Strengthen Federal Enforcement Have Not Deterred Some Homes from Repeatedly Harming Residents GAO-07-241 March 2007 NURSING HOMES Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-241, a report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senat... |
| Date Feb. 12, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-195 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2007 Report to Congressional Committees MILITARY HEALTH Increased TRICARE Eligibility for Reservists Presents Educational Challenges GAO-07-195 February 2007 MILITARY HEALTH Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-195, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Increased TRICARE Eligibility for Reservists Presents E... |
| Date Nov. 30, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-07-86 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
November 2006 Report to Congressional Committees MEDICARE Payment for Ambulatory Surgical Centers Should Be Based on the Hospital Outpatient Payment System GAO-07-86 November 2006 MEDICARE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-86, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Payment for Ambulatory Surgical Centers Should Be ... |
| Date Oct. 3, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-07-4SP |
Title
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| Date July 21, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-704 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2006 Report to Congressional Committees MEDICARE PHYSICIAN SERVICES Use of Services Increasing Nationwide and Relatively Few Beneficiaries Report Major Access Problems GAO-06-704 July 2006 MEDICARE PHYSICIAN SERVICES Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-704, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Use of Services ... |
| Date July 19, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-700 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2006 Report to the Majority Leader, U.S. Senate FEDERAL AUTISM ACTIVITIES Funding for Research Has Increased, but Agencies Need to Resolve Surveillance Challenges GAO-06-700 July 2006 FEDERAL AUTISM ACTIVITIES Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-700, a report to the Majority Leader, U.S. Senate Accountability Integrity Reliability Funding for Res... |
| Date May 11, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-397 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2006 Report to Congressional Committees POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER DOD Needs to Identify the Factors Its Providers Use to Make Mental Health Evaluation Referrals for Servicemembers GAO-06-397 May 2006 POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-397, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliabilit... |
| Date Dec. 28, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-06-117 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
December 2005 Report to Congressional Requesters NURSING HOMES Despite Increased Oversight, Challenges Remain in Ensuring High-Quality Care and Resident Safety GAO-06-117 December 2005 NURSING HOMES Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-117, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Despite Increased Oversight, Challenges... |
| Date Oct. 31, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-06-17R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 October 31, 2005 The Honorable Charles E. Grassley Chairman The Honorable Max Baucus Ranking Minority Member Committee on Finance United States Senate The Honorable Joe Barton Chairman The Honorable John D. Dingell Ranking Minority Member Committee on Energy and Commerce House of Representatives The Honorable William M. Thomas Cha... |
| Date Oct. 7, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-06-127R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 October 7, 2005 Congressional Requesters Subject: Childhood Obesity: Most Experts Identified Physical Activity and the Use of Best Practices as Key to Successful Programs
1 In the past 30 years, the number of obese children has increased throughout the United States, leading some policy makers to rank childhood obesity as a critic... |
| Date Aug. 12, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-929 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2005 Report to Congressional Committees PHYSICIAN SERVICES Concierge Care Characteristics and Considerations for Medicare GAO-05-929 a August 2005 PHYSICIAN SERVICES Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-929, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Concierge Care Characteristics and Considerations for Medicare Wh... |
| Date Feb. 25, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-210 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2005 Report to Congressional Requesters MANAGING DIABETES Health Plan Coverage of Services and Supplies GAO-05-210 February 2005 MANAGING DIABETES Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-210, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Health Plan Coverage of Services and Supplies Why GAO Did This Study
Diabetes, whi... |
| Date Feb. 14, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-205 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2005 Report to Congressional Committees RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS Options for Employment-Based Prescription Drug Benefits under the Medicare Modernization Act GAO-05-205 February 2005 RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-205, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Options for Employment-... |
| Date Sept. 21, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-1004T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2004 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives MEDICARE PREVENTIVE SERVICES Most Beneficiaries Receive Some but Not All Recommended Services
Statement of Janet Heinrich Director, Health Care—Public Health Issues GAO-... |
| Date Sept. 20, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-1069 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2004 Report to the Ranking Democratic Member, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VA AND DEFENSE HEALTH CARE More Information Needed to Determine If VA Can Meet an Increase in Demand for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Services GAO-04-1069 a September 2004 VA AND DEFENSE HEALTH CARE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-04-1... |
| Date Sept. 8, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-1068T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, September 8, 2004 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats, and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives SEPTEMBER 11 Health Effects in the Aftermath of the World Trade Center Attack
Statement of Janet Heinrich Dir... |
| Date July 20, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-850 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2004 Report to Congressional Requesters MEDICARE CMS Needs Additional Authority to Adequately Oversee Patient Safety in Hospitals GAO-04-850 July 2004 MEDICARE CMS Needs Additional Authority to Adequately Oversee Patient Safety in Hospitals Highlights of GAO-04-850, a report to congressional requesters Hospitals accredited by the Joint Commis... |
| Date July 16, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-660 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2004 Report to Congressional Requesters NURSING HOME FIRE SAFETY Recent Fires Highlight Weaknesses in Federal Standards and Oversight GAO-04-660 July 2004 NURSING HOME FIRE SAFETY Recent Fires Highlight Weaknesses in Federal Standards and Oversight Highlights of GAO-04-660, a report to congressional requesters In 2003, 31 residents died in nu... |
| Date Oct. 8, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-04-63 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
October 2003 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate DIALYSIS FACILITIES Problems Remain in Ensuring Compliance with Medicare Quality Standards GAO-04-63 October 2003 DIALYSIS FACILITIES Problems Remain in Ensuring Compliance with Medicare Quality Standards Highlights of GAO-04-63, a report to the Chairman, Committee on Finance, U.S. Se... |
| 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 July 17, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-942R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 July 17, 2003 The Honorable Richard Burr House of Representatives Subject: CDC’s April 2002 Report On Smoking: Estimates of Selected Health Consequences of Cigarette Smoking Were Reasonable Dear Mr. Burr: Despite a recent decline in the population that smokes, smoking is considered the leading cause of preventable death in this country... |
| Date July 19, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-382 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2002 Report to Congressional Committees MEDICARE HOME HEALTH AGENCIES Weaknesses in Federal and State Oversight Mask Potential Quality Issues GAO-02-382 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Limited Number of Identified Deficiencies May Understate Prevalence of Serious Care Problems, Creating Uncertainty About Overall Quality Weaknesses in Sur... |
| Date Nov. 17, 2000 |
Report No. GAO-01-60R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 November 17, 2000 The Honorable Pete Stark House of Representatives Subject: Occupational Safety: Selected Cost and Benefit Implications of Needlestick Prevention Devices for Hospitals Dear Mr. Stark: This letter responds to your request for an examination of the potential benefits and costs of changes that would be mandated under the pr... |
| 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 June 26, 2000 |
Report No. T-HEHS-00-136 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:30 p.m. Monday, June 26, 2000 Testimony
Before the Special Committee on Aging, United States Senate MEDICARE QUALITY OF CARE Oversight of Kidney Dialysis Facilities Needs Improvement
Statement of William J. Scanlon, Director Health Financing and Public Health Issues Health, Education, and Human Services Division GAO/... |
| Date April 12, 2000 |
Report No. HEHS-00-72 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 2000 Report to Congressional Requesters ORAL HEALTH Dental Disease Is a Chronic Problem Among Low-Income Populations GAO/HEHS-00-72 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Scope and Methodology 3 22 24 29 6 11 12 14 19 24 26 28 Appendix II: State Data Tables Appendix III: Comments From the Department of Health and Human Services Tables Table 1: Four... |
| Date March 6, 2000 |
Report No. T-HEHS-00-68 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:00 p.m. Monday, Mar. 6, 2000 Testimony
Before the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate MEDICARE Few Beneficiaries Use Colorectal Cancer Screening and Diagnostic Services
Statement of William J. Scanlon, Director Health Financing and Public Health Issues Health and Human Services Division GAO/T-HEHS-00-68 Medicare:... |
| Date Dec. 17, 1999 |
Report No. NSIAD-00-31 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
December 1999 Report to the Ranking Minority Member Committee on Veterans Affairs, House of Representatives AGENT ORANGE Actions Needed to Improve Communications of Air Force Ranch Hand Study Data and Results GAO/NSIAD-00-31 Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Appendix II: Objectives, Scope, and Methodology Statistical Power of the Ranch Hand Study 3 26 28 31 ... |
| Date May 14, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-101 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 1999 Report to Congressional Requesters ADULTS WITH SEVERE DISABILITIES Federal and State Approaches for Personal Care and Other Services GAO/HEHS-99-101 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-280728 May 14, 1999 The Honorable Pete V. Domenici Chairman Committee on the Budge... |
| Date Jan. 15, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-18 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 1999 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives LEAD POISONING Federal Health Care Programs Are Not Effectively Reaching At-Risk Children GAO/HEHS-99-18 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-277635 January 15, 1999 Th... |
