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| Date May 11, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-643T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, May 11, 2011 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Primary Health and Aging, Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, U.S. Senate HOSPITAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS Health Center Strategies That May Help Reduce Their Use
Statement of Debra A. Draper Director, Health Care GAO-11-6... |
| Date April 11, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-414R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 April 11, 2011 The Honorable Tom Harkin Chairman Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions United States Senate The Honorable Bernard Sanders Chairman Subcommittee on Primary Health and Aging Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions United States Senate Subject: Hospital Emergency Departments: Health Center St... |
| Date Feb. 10, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-163 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2011 Report to Congressional Committees MILITARY PERSONNEL DOD Addressing Challenges in Iraq and Afghanistan but Opportunities Exist to Enhance the Planning Process for Army Medical Personnel Requirements GAO-11-163 February 2011 MILITARY PERSONNEL
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability DOD Addressing Challenges in Iraq and Afghanis... |
| Date Sept. 30, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-907 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2010 Report to Congressional Requesters AIR AMBULANCE Effects of Industry Changes on Services Are Unclear GAO-10-907 September 2010 AIR AMBULANCE
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Effects of Industry Changes on Services Are Unclear
Highlights of GAO-10-907, a report to congressional requesters Why GAO Did This Study
Changes in... |
| Date Jan. 25, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-381T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 11:00 a.m. EST in Danville, Pennsylvania Monday, January 25, 2010 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, and Oversight, Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS State Efforts to Plan for Medical Surge Could Benefit from Shared Guidance for Allocati... |
| Date Sept. 24, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-989 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2009 Congressional Requesters STATE DEPARTMENT Wide Range of Emergency Services Provided to American Citizens Overseas, but Improved Monitoring Is Needed GAO-09-989 September 2009 STATE DEPARTMENT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-989, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Wide Range of Emergency Service... |
| Date July 24, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-878R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 July 24, 2009 Congressional Committees Subject: Project BioShield Act: HHS Has Supported Development, Procurement, and Emergency Use of Medical Countermeasures to Address Health Threats This report formally transmits the attached briefing in response to section 247d-6c of title 42 of the United States Code. (See the enclosure.) Th... |
| Date April 22, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-627T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, April 22, 2009 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Aviation, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives AVIATION SAFETY
Potential Strategies to Address Air Ambulance Safety Concerns
Statement of Gerald L. Dillingham, Ph.D. Director, Physical Infrastructure... |
| Date Feb. 26, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-424T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. EST Thursday, February 26, 2009 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate VETERINARIAN WORKFORCE The Federal Government Lacks a Comprehensive Understa... |
| Date Feb. 4, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-178 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2009 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate VETERINARIAN WORKFORCE Actions Are Needed to Ensure Sufficient Capacity for Protecting Public and Animal Health GAO-09-178 a February 200... |
| Date Sept. 23, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1175T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at time 2:00 p.m. EST Tuesday, September 23, 2008 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives MASS CARE IN DISASTERS FEMA Should Update the Red Cross Role in Catastrophic Events and Mo... |
| Date Sept. 18, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-823 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATIONS FEMA Should More Fully Assess Organizations’ Mass Care Capabilities and Update the Red Cross Role in Catastrophic Events GAO-08-823 September 2008 VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATIONS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-823, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Rel... |
| Date July 17, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1015T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:30 a.m. EDT Thursday, July 17, 2008 Testimony Before the Committee on Environment and Public Works, U.S. Senate HIGHWAY SAFETY Preliminary Observations on Efforts to Implement Changes in the Highway Safety Improvement Program Since SAFETEALU
Statement of Katherine A. Siggerud Managing Director, Physical Infra... |
| Date June 13, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-668 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS States Are Planning for Medical Surge, but Could Benefit from Shared Guidance for Allocating Scarce Medical Resources GAO-08-668 June 2008 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-668, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability States A... |
| Date Feb. 29, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-22 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters CATASTROPHIC DISASTERS Federal Efforts Help States Prepare for and Respond to Psychological Consequences, but FEMA’s Crisis Counseling Program Needs Improvements GAO-08-22 February 2008 CATASTROPHIC DISASTERS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-22, a report to congressional requesters Accountability I... |
| Date Feb. 21, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-353 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2007 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Aviation, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives AVIATION SAFETY Improved Data Collection Needed for Effective Oversight of Air Ambulance Industry GAO-07-353 February 2007 AVIATION SAFETY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-353, a report to the Chairman, Subcommitt... |
| Date Sept. 29, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-1003 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2006 Report to Congressional Committees HURRICANE KATRINA Status of Hospital Inpatient and Emergency Departments in the Greater New Orleans Area GAO-06-1003 September 2006 HURRICANE KATRINA Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-1003, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Status of Hospital Inpatient and Emer... |
| Date March 28, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-576R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 March 28, 2006 Congressional Committees Subject: Hurricane Katrina: Status of the Health Care System in New Orleans and Difficult Decisions Related to Efforts to Rebuild It Approximately 6 Months After Hurricane Katrina Among the challenges facing New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina is the significant destruction and... |
| Date Sept. 10, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-1020T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:00 a.m. EDT in New York, New York Saturday, September 10, 2005 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats, and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives SEPTEMBER 11 Monitoring of World Trade Center Health Effects Has Progressed, but Not for... |
| Date March 23, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-387R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 March 23, 2005 The Honorable Steve Buyer Chairman The Honorable Lane Evans Ranking Democratic Member Committee on Veterans’ Affairs House of Representatives The Honorable Christopher H. Smith House of Representatives Subject: Veterans Health Care: VA’s Medical Support Role in Emergency Preparedness Since the terrorist attacks ... |
| Date July 20, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-963T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Tuesday, July 20, 2004 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats, and International Relations Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Leadership and Intergovernmental Cooperation Required to Achieve First Responder Interoperable Co... |
| Date July 20, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-740 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2004 Report to Congressional Requesters HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Leadership and Intergovernmental Cooperation Required to Achieve First Responder Interoperable Communications GAO-04-740 July 2004 HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Leadership and Intergovernmental Cooperation Required to Achieve First Responder Interoperable Communications Highlights ... |
| Date Feb. 12, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-458T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Thursday, February 12, 2004 Testimony Before the Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives PUBLIC HEALTH PREPAREDNESS Response Capacity Improving, but Much Remains to Be Accomplished
Statement of Janet Heinrich Director, Health Care—Public Health Issues GAO-04-458T February 12, 2004 PUBL... |
| Date Feb. 10, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-360R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 February 10, 2004 Congressional Committees Subject: HHS Bioterrorism Preparedness Programs: States Reported Progress but Fell Short of Program Goals for 2002 The anthrax incidents during the fall of 2001 raised concerns about the nation’s ability to respond to bioterrorist events and other public health threats. The incidents 1 straine... |
| Date Nov. 6, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-04-231T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Thursday, November 6, 2003 Testimony Before the Subcommittees of the Government Reform Committee, House of Representatives HOMELAND SECURITY Challenges in Achieving Interoperable Communications for First Responders
Statement of William O. Jenkins, Jr. Director, Homeland Security and Justice Issues GAO-04... |
| Date Oct. 22, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-04-167 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
October 2003 Report to Congressional Requesters SPECIALTY HOSPITALS Geographic Location, Services Provided, and Financial Performance GAO-04-167 October 2003 SPECIALTY HOSPITALS Geographic Location, Services Provided, and Financial Performance Highlights of GAO-04-167, a report to the Honorable Bill Thomas, Chairman, Committee on Ways and Means, House of... |
| Date Oct. 15, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-04-152 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
October 2003 Report to the Honorable Bill Frist, Majority Leader, U.S. Senate BIOTERRORISM Public Health Response to Anthrax Incidents of 2001 GAO-04-152 October 2003 BIOTERRORISM Public Health Response to Anthrax Incidents of 2001 Highlights of GAO-04-152, a report to the Honorable Bill Frist, Majority Leader, U.S. Senate In the fall of 2001, letters co... |
| Date Sept. 19, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-986 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2003 Report to Congressional Committees AMBULANCE SERVICES Medicare Payments Can Be Better Targeted to Trips in Less Densely Populated Rural Areas GAO-03-986 a September 2003 AMBULANCE SERVICES Medicare Payments Can Be Better Targeted to Trips in Less Densely Populated Rural Areas Highlights of GAO-03-986, a report to congressional committees T... |
| Date Aug. 6, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-924 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 2003 Report to Congressional Committees HOSPITAL PREPAREDNESS Most Urban Hospitals Have Emergency Plans but Lack Certain Capacities for Bioterrorism Response GAO-03-924 August 2003 HOSPITAL PREPAREDNESS Most Urban Hospitals Have Emergency Plans but Lack Certain Capacities for Bioterrorism Response Highlights of GAO-03-924, a report to the Senate C... |
| 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 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 April 9, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-654T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 9, 2003 Testimony Before the Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives INFECTIOUS DISEASE OUTBREAKS Bioterrorism Preparedness Efforts Have Improved Public Health Response Capacity, but Gaps Remain
Statement of Janet Heinrich Director, Health Care—Public Health Issues GAO-03-... |
| 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 March 14, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-460 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 2003 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate HOSPITAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS Crowded Conditions Vary among Hospitals and Communities GAO-03-460 March 2003 HOSPITAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS Crowded Conditions Vary among Hospitals and Communities Highlights of GAO-03-460, a report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee... |
| Date Jan. 1, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-110 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 2003 Performance and Accountability Series Major Management Challenges and Program Risks Department of Veterans Affairs GAO-03-110 a A Glance at the Agency Covered in This Report
The Department of Veterans Affairs administers a variety of programs, including one of the world’s largest health care systems and a comprehensive benefits program. Th... |
| Date Nov. 15, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-244T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:15 a.m. Thursday, November 15, 2001 AMBULANCE SERVICES Changes Needed to Improve Medicare Payment Policies and Coverage Decisions
Statement of Laura A. Dummit Director, Health Care—Medicare Payment Issues GAO-02-244T Mr. Chairman and Members of the... |
| Date Nov. 7, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-219T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on National Security, Veterans’ Affairs, and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, November 7, 2001 CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE DOD Should Clarify Expectations for Medical Readiness
Statement of Nancy Kingsbury... |
| Date Oct. 19, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-38 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
October 2001 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on National Security, Veterans Affairs, and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE DOD Needs to Clarify Expectations for Medical Readiness GAO-02-38 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Scope and Methodology DOD and the Serv... |
| Date Oct. 15, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-145T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 15, 2001 HOMELAND SECURITY Need to Consider VA's Role in Strengthening Federal Preparedness
Statement of Cynthia A. Bascetta Director, Health Care—Veterans' Health and Benefits Issues GAO-02-145T Mr. Chairman and M... |
| Date Oct. 12, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-28 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
October 2001 Report to Congressional Requesters EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES Reported Needs Are Wide-Ranging, With A Growing Focus on Lack of Data GAO-02-28 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background State and Local EMS Officials Report Wide-Ranging Needs Federal Agencies Support EMS Improvements Mainly By Acting As Facilitators Concluding Observations Ag... |
| Date Oct. 9, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-141T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Public Health, Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, United States Senate For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 9, 2001 BIOTERRORISM Public Health and Medical Preparedness
Statement of Janet Heinrich Director, Health Care—Public Health Issues GAO-02-141T Mr. Chairman and Memb... |
| Date Oct. 5, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-129T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Government Efficiency, Financial Management, and Intergovernmental Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 5, 2001 BIOTERRORISM Coordination and Preparedness
Statement of Janet Heinrich Director, Health Care—Public Health Issu... |
| Date June 22, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-747 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2001 Report to Congressional Committees EMERGENCY CARE EMTALA Implementation and Enforcement Issues GAO-01-747 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Hospitals and Physicians Have Concerns About Effects and Extent of EMTALA Responsibilities Numbers of EMTALA Violations and Fines Relatively Small, and Hospitals Are Rarely Terminated Concluding O... |
| Date May 1, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-666T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 1, 2001 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on National Security, Veterans Affairs and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives COMBATING TERRORISM Accountability Over Medical Supplies Needs Further Improvement
Statement of Linda M. Calbom Director, Financial Management... |
| Date July 17, 2000 |
Report No. HEHS-00-115 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2000 Report to the Honorable Thomas A. Daschle, U.S. Senate RURAL AMBULANCES Medicare Fee Schedule Payments Could Be Better Targeted GAO/HEHS-00-115 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Scope and Methodology 3 26 27 29 Appendix II: Medicare Coverage Criteria for Emergency and Nonemergency Ambulance Transports Appendix III: Medicare Payment Method ... |
| Date March 13, 2000 |
Report No. HEHS-00-63R |
Title
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l Integrily * Reliability United States General Accounting Washington, DC 20548 Office Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-284671 March 13,200O The Honorable Steven Buyer Chairman The Honorable Neil Abercrombie Ranking Minority Member Subcommittee on Military Personnel Committee on Armed Services House of Representatives Subject: Militarv Treatment Facilities: Em... |
| Date March 29, 1999 |
Report No. NSIAD-99-122R |
Title
3A0 United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 National Security and International Affairs Division B-282370 March 29,1999 The Honorable Jerry Lewis Chairman, Subcommittee on Defense Committee on Appropriations House of Representatives Subject: Militarv ODerations: DOD’s Disaster Relief Assistance Hurricane Mitch Dear Mr. Chairman: In October 1998, Central America was hit by ... |
| Date April 1, 1998 |
Report No. NSIAD-98-75 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 1998 Report to Congressional Committees MEDICAL READINESS Efforts Are Underway for DOD Training in Civilian Trauma Centers GAO/NSIAD-98-75 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 National Security and International Affairs Division B-279215 April 1, 1998 The Honorable Strom Thurmond Chairman The Honorable Carl Levin Ranki... |
| Date March 29, 1996 |
Report No. NSIAD-96-125 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 1996 Report to the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member, Subcommittee on Seapower, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate MILITARY AIRLIFT Observations on the Civil Reserve Air Fleet Program G A O years
1921 - 1996 GAO/NSIAD-96-125 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 National Security and International Affairs Divis... |
| Date April 11, 1995 |
Report No. HEHS-95-105R |
Title
united states General Accounting Offlce Wa&ix@ton, D.C. 20548 B-257793 April 11, 1995 The Honorable Nancy L. Kassebaum Chairman The Honorable Edward M. Kennedy Ranking Minority Member Committee on Labor and Human Resources United States Senate The Honorable Thomas J. Bliley, Chairman The Honorable John D. Dingell Ranking Minority Member Committee on Commerce House of Representatives Jr. the leadin... |
