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Date Feb. 28, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-298 |
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United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 2001 Report to Congressional Requesters WELFARE REFORM Data Available to Assess TANF’s Progress GAO-01-298 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Scope and Methodology 3 40 47 58 61 62 23 25 26 30 47 47 54 Appendix II: Surveys and Welfare Reform Studies Reviewed Appendix III: Scope and Type of Analyses for Which Waiver and Demonstration Data C... |
Date Feb. 6, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-385T |
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United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 6, 2001 Testimony
Before the Committee on the Budget, U.S. Senate LONG-TERM BUDGET ISSUES Moving From Balancing the Budget to Balancing Fiscal Risk
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO-01-385T Chairman Domenici, Ranking Member Conrad, and other Senators,... |
Date Dec. 19, 2000 |
Report No. GAO-01-224 |
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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 Oct. 31, 2000 |
Report No. GAO-01-39R |
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United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 October 31, 2000 The Honorable Bill Archer Chairman Committee on Ways and Means House of Representatives Subject: Medicare Financial Management: Clerical Errors in the Medicare Hospital Insurance and Supplementary Medical Insurance Trust Funds Dear Mr. Chairman: The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) reported to Congress in it... |
Date Oct. 31, 2000 |
Report No. GAO-01-175R |
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United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 ERRATA Drug Prices Paid by DOD and VA Are, on Average, Lower Than Those Certified to HCFA as Best Price GAO-01-175R October 31, 2000 This correspondence has been modified to include technical clarifications. Robert H. Hast Managing Director Office of Special Investigations United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 Octo... |
Date Oct. 30, 2000 |
Report No. GAO-01-157 |
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United States General Accounting Office GAO
October 2000 Report to the Subcommittee on the District of Columbia, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Receiver’s Plan to Return Control of Mental Health Commission Is Evolving GAO-01-157 Contents Letter Appendix
Appendix I: Major Court Actions Related to District Compliance With the Dixon Decree 3 22 Table T... |
Date Sept. 29, 2000 |
Report No. HEHS-00-169 |
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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. 28, 2000 |
Report No. T-HEHS-00-209 |
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United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, September 28, 2000 Testimony
Before the Special Committee on Aging, United States Senate NURSING HOMES Success of Quality Initiatives Requires Sustained Federal and State Commitment
Statement of William J. Scanlon, Director Health Financing and Public Health Issues Health, Education, and Human Servi... |
Date Sept. 13, 2000 |
Report No. T-HEHS-00-196 |
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United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 13, 2000 Testimony
Before the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE Better Information Critical to Prospective Purchasers
Statement of William J. Scanlon, Director Health Financing and Public Health Issues Health, Education, and Human Services Division GAO/T-HEH... |
Date Sept. 12, 2000 |
Report No. HEHS-00-148 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2000 Report to Senator Barbara Boxer INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS School Districts Provide Some Assistance to Uninsured Student Athletes GAO/HEHS-00-148 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Scope and Methodology 3 16 19 21 24 25 26 27 Table 1: Public High School Districts Reviewed Table 2: Agencies Contacted to Identify Available Data on Uninsur... |
Date Sept. 11, 2000 |
Report No. HEHS-00-149 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2000 Report to Congressional Requesters ORAL HEALTH Factors Contributing to Low Use of Dental Services by Low-Income Populations GAO/HEHS-00-149 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Scope and Methodology 3 28 35 36 38 Appendix II: Healthy People 2010 Oral Health Goals Appendix III: Medicaid Payment Rates as a Percentage of Average Regional De... |
Date Sept. 8, 2000 |
Report No. OSI-00-14R |
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United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 Office of Special Investigations B-286188 September 8, 2000 The Honorable William V. Roth, Jr. Chairman The Honorable Daniel Patrick Moynihan Ranking Minority Member Committee on Finance United States Senate Subject: Gratuities Provided to Officials Responsible for the Procurement of Michigan School-Based Medicaid Consulting Services In ... |
Date Sept. 7, 2000 |
Report No. HEHS/AIMD-00-304 |
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United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2000 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives MEDICARE HCFA Could Do More to Identify and Collect Overpayments HEHS/AIMD-00-304 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Comments From the Health Care Financing Administration 3 38 43 22 22 Appendix II: GAO Contacts and Staff Acknowledgments Tables Table 1: Me... |
Date Sept. 6, 2000 |
Report No. HEHS-00-162 |
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United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2000 Report to Congressional Requesters STATE PHARMACY PROGRAMS Assistance Designed to Target Coverage and Stretch Budgets GAO/HEHS-00-162 Contents Letter Appendixes Tables
Appendix I: Scope and Methodology 3 26 Table 1: State Pharmacy Assistance Programs, Years Enacted and Operational 7 Table 2: Eligibility Requirements for State Pharmacy Assi... |
Date Sept. 6, 2000 |
Report No. T-HEHS-00-193 |
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United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 6, 2000 Testimony
Before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate MEDICAID State Financing Schemes Again Drive Up Federal Payments
Statement of Kathryn G. Allen, Associate Director Health Financing and Public Health Issues Health, Education, and Human Services Division GAO/T-HEHS-00-193 Med... |
Date Sept. 5, 2000 |
Report No. T-HEHS-00-192 |
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United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:15 p.m. Tuesday, September 5, 2000 Testimony
Before the Special Committee on Aging, United States Senate NURSING HOMES Aggregate Medicare Payments Are Adequate Despite Bankruptcies
Statement of Laura A. Dummit, Associate Director Health Financing and Public Health Issues Health, Education, and Human Services Division... |
Date Aug. 21, 2000 |
Report No. HEHS-00-164R |
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United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-285901 August 21, 2000 The Honorable John D. Dingell House of Representatives Subject: VA Health Care: Supply of Nursing Home Beds Is Sufficient to 2005 in the Detroit, Michigan, Area Dear Mr. Dingell: This letter responds to your request that we review the Department of Veterans Affairs (... |
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 Aug. 7, 2000 |
Report No. HEHS-00-118 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 2000 Report to Congressional Requesters PRESCRIPTION DRUGS Expanding Access to Federal Prices Could Cause Other Price Changes GAO/HEHS-00-118 Contents Letter Tables
Table 1: Pharmaceutical Pricing Terms Table 2: Prices for Select Prescription Drugs Commonly Used by the Elderly, February 2000 3 9 12 Abbreviations AMP AWP CBO DOD FCP FSS GSA HCFA HM... |
Date July 31, 2000 |
Report No. AIMD-00-257R |
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United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 Accounting and Information Management Division B-285846 July 31, 2000 Congressional Committees Subject: Medicare: Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control Program Financial Reports for Fiscal Years 1998 and 1999 The Congress enacted the Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control (HCFAC) Program as part of the Health Insurance Portability and Account... |
Date July 25, 2000 |
Report No. T-OSI-00-15 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10 a.m., EDT Tuesday, July 25, 2000 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Government Management, Information and Technology, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives HEALTH CARE FRAUD Schemes to Defraud Medicare, Medicaid, and Private Health Care Insurers
Statement of Robert H. Hast, Assistant Comptrolle... |
Date July 18, 2000 |
Report No. HEHS-00-147R |
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United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-285589 July 18, 2000 The Honorable Phil Gramm United States Senate The Honorable Christopher H. Smith House of Representatives Subject: Reproductive Health: Federal Funds Provided to Four Nonprofit Organizations This letter responds to your request that we identify (1) the amount of federa... |
Date July 18, 2000 |
Report No. T-HEHS-00-159 |
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United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 18, 2000 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Commerce, House of Representatives MEDICAID HCFA and States Could Work Together to Better Ensure the Integrity of Providers
Statement of Leslie G. Aronovitz, Associate Director Health Financing and Public H... |
Date July 18, 2000 |
Report No. T-OCG-00-10 |
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United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 18, 2000 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Government Management, Information and Technology, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives GAO: SUPPORTING CONGRESS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO/T-OCG-00-10 Mr. Chairman... |
Date July 12, 2000 |
Report No. T-HEHS-00-152 |
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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 July 11, 2000 |
Report No. T-HEHS-00-150 |
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United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 11, 2000 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Health and Environment, Committee on Commerce, House of Representatives RYAN WHITE CARE ACT Opportunities to Enhance Funding Equity
Statement of Janet Heinrich, Associate Director Health Financing and Public Health Issues Health and Human Services D... |
Date July 6, 2000 |
Report No. RCED-00-184 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2000 Report to Congressional Requesters HOMELESSNESS Barriers to Using Mainstream Programs GAO/RCED-00-184 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Food Stamp Program 3 20 23 26 29 33 37 41 45 51 55 Appendix II: Public Housing and Section 8 Tenant-Based Assistance Appendix III: Employment and Training Services Appendix IV: Supplemental Security Income... |
Date June 30, 2000 |
Report No. HEHS-00-127R |
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United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-285568 June 30, 2000 The Honorable Fred Thompson, Chairman The Honorable Joseph I. Lieberman, Ranking Member Committee on Governmental Affairs United States Senate Subject: Observations on the Department of Health and Human Services’ Fiscal Year 1999 Performance Report and Fiscal Year 20... |
Date May 31, 2000 |
Report No. AIMD-00-174 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2000 Report to the Chairman, Committee on the Budget, House of Representatives BUDGET ISSUES Budget Enforcement Compliance Report GAO/AIMD-00-174 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Background and Scope and Methodology 3 8 15 19 37 42 9 10 15 17 24 26 30 30 31 Appendix II: Compliance Issues Appendix III: Implementation Issues Appendix IV: Emergenc... |
Date May 11, 2000 |
Report No. AIMD-00-166R |
Title
-GAO Accountability * Integrity * Reliability United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC -20548 Accounting and Information Management Division B-285258 May 11, 2000 The Honorable Nancy L. Johnson House of Representatives Subject: Federal Mandatory Spending on the Elderly Dear Mrs. Johnson: I am writing to respond to a question you asked the Comptroller General at his testimony before t... |
Date May 9, 2000 |
Report No. T-HEHS-00-111 |
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United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 9, 2000 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Social Security, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives SOCIAL SECURITY Use of the Social Security Number Is Widespread
Statement of Barbara D. Bovbjerg, Associate Director Education, Workforce, and Income Security Issues Health, Educat... |
Date May 4, 2000 |
Report No. T-HEHS-00-108 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, May 4, 2000 Testimony
Before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate MEDICARE 21st Century Challenges Prompt Fresh Thinking About Program's Administrative Structure
Statement of William J. Scanlon, Director Health Financing and Public Health Issues Health, Education, and Human Services Division GAO/T-... |
Date April 27, 2000 |
Report No. HEHS-00-48 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 2000 Report to Congressional Committees WELFARE REFORM Improving State Automated Systems Requires Coordinated Federal Effort GAO/HEHS-00-48 Contents Letter Executive Summary Chapter 1 Introduction
Federal Funding and Oversight Have Played Key Roles in Developing States’ Automated Welfare Systems Welfare Reform Legislation Established Numerous Req... |
Date April 14, 2000 |
Report No. HEHS-00-86 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 2000 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Commerce, House of Representatives MEDICAID AND SCHIP Comparisons of Outreach, Enrollment Practices, and Benefits GAO/HEHS-00-86 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Medicaid and SCHIP Outreach Activities 3 12 16 21 24 27 Appendix II: Application and Eligibility Determination Appendix III: ... |
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 April 5, 2000 |
Report No. HEHS/OSI-00-69 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 2000 Report to the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate MEDICAID IN SCHOOLS Improper Payments Demand Improvements in HCFA Oversight GAO/HEHS/OSI-00-69 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Health Care Financing Administration Letter Dated May 21, 1999 3 46 50 57 Appendix II: Comments From the Health Care Financin... |
Date April 5, 2000 |
Report No. T-HEHS/OSI-00-87 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 5, 2000 Testimony
Before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate MEDICAID IN SCHOOLS Poor Oversight and Improper Payments Compromise Potential Benefit
Statement of Kathryn G. Allen, Associate Director, Health Financing and Public Health Issues, and Robert H. Hast, Acting Comptroller General fo... |
Date April 4, 2000 |
Report No. OSI-00-8R |
Title
& Accountablity * Integrity * Reliability GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 Office of Special Investigations B-284400 April 4, 2000 The Honorable William V.Roth, Jr. Chairman The Honorable Daniel Patrick Moynihan Ranking Minority Member Committee on Finance United States Senate Subject: Procurement of Michigan School-Based Medicaid Consulting Services Under Medicaid,... |
Date March 31, 2000 |
Report No. HEHS-00-73 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 2000 Congressional Requesters MEDICARE FRAUD AND ABUSE DOJ Has Made Progress in Implementing False Claims Act Guidance GAO/HEHS-00-73 United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-284822 March 31, 2000 Congressional Requesters Health care fraud in the United States costs taxpayers bi... |
Date March 31, 2000 |
Report No. HEHS-00-44 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 2000 Report to Congressional Requesters WELFARE REFORM State Sanction Policies and Number of Families Affected GAO/HEHS-00-44 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Scope and Methodology Appendix II: Policies on Sanctions for Noncompliance With TANF Work Responsibilities, by State, in 1999 Appendix III: Policies on Sanctions for Noncompliance With ... |
Date March 29, 2000 |
Report No. T-OCG-00-9 |
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United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery at 10:30 a.m. EST Wednesday March 29, 2000 Testimony
Before the Committee on Governmental Affairs U.S. Senate MANAGING IN THE NEW MILLENNIUM Shaping a More Efficient and Effective Government for the 21st Century
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO/T-OCG-00-9 Statement Managing in the New Mille... |
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 10, 2000 |
Report No. HEHS-00-39 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 2000 Report to Congressional Requesters COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS Adapting to Changing Health Care Environment Key to Continued Success GAO/HEHS-00-39 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Objectives, Scope, and Methodology Appendix II: Number of C/MHCs Receiving Federal Grant Funding in 1998 and Reporting to UDS, by State or Territory Appendix III... |
Date March 8, 2000 |
Report No. T-NSIAD-00-110 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday March 8, 2000 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Military Personnel, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives MILITARY PERSONNEL Preliminary Results of DOD’s 1999 Survey of Active Duty Members
Statement of Norman J. Rabkin, Director, National Security Preparedness Issues, National S... |
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 March 1, 2000 |
Report No. HEHS-00-54 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 2000 Report to Congressional Requesters HIV/AIDS Use of Ryan White CARE Act and Other Assistance Grant Funds GAO/HEHS-00-54 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: CARE Act Criteria for Counseling and HUD Policies on Illicit Drug Use in Housing Appendix II: Methodology and Information on Administrators’ Compensation Appendix III: Dates When States... |
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. 16, 2000 |
Report No. T-HEHS/AIMD-00-100 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 16, 2000 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Health and Environment, Committee on Commerce, House of Representatives PRESCRIPTION DRUGS Increasing Medicare Beneficiary Access and Related Implications
Statement of William J. Scanlon, Director Health Financing and Public Health Issues Heal... |
Date Feb. 15, 2000 |
Report No. T-HEHS/AIMD-00-99 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives Tuesday, February 15, 2000 PRESCRIPTION DRUGS Increasing Medicare Beneficiary Access and Related Implications
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GA O
GAO/T-HEHS/AIMD-00-99 Mr. Chairman and Members of the Subcommittee: I am ple... |