| Date |
Report No. |
Title |
| Date Sept. 30, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-993 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2003 Report to Congressional Requesters SOCIAL SECURITY Proposed Totalization Agreement with Mexico Presents Unique Challenges GAO-03-993 September 2003 SOCIAL SECURITY Proposed Totalization Agreement with Mexico Presents Unique Challenges Highlights of GAO-03-993, a report to congressional requesters Totalization agreements foster internationa... |
| 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 Sept. 3, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-912 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2003 Report to Congressional Requesters PRESCRIPTION DRUG DISCOUNT CARDS Savings Depend on Pharmacy and Type of Card Used GAO-03-912 September 2003 PRESCRIPTION DRUG DISCOUNT CARDS
Highlights of GAO-03-912, a report to congressional requesters Savings Depend on Pharmacy and Type of Card Used While prescription drugs have become an increasingly ... |
| Date July 24, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-906 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2003 Report to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs VETERANS BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION Process for Preventing Improper Payments to Deceased Veterans Can Be Improved GAO-03-906 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background VBA’s Death Match Process Does Not Identify All Veterans Receiving Improper Disability Payments Conclusions Recommendations for Execut... |
| Date July 24, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-662 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2003 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Social Security, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY Reviews of Beneficiaries’ Disability Status Require Continued Attention to Achieve Timeliness and CostEffectiveness GAO-03-662 July 2003 SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY Reviews of Beneficiaries' Disability Statu... |
| Date July 24, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-1027T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, July 24, 2003 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Social Security, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY Reviews of Beneficiaries’ Disability Status Require Continued Attention to Improve Service Delivery
Statement of Robert E. Robertson, Director E... |
| Date June 13, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-904R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 June 13, 2003 The Honorable John Warner Chairman The Honorable Carl Levin Ranking Minority Member Committee on Armed Services United States Senate The Honorable Duncan Hunter Chairman The Honorable Ike Skelton Ranking Minority Member Committee on Armed Services House of Representatives Subject: DOD and VA Health Care: Access for Dual Eli... |
| Date May 1, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-710T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, May 1, 2003 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Social Security, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives SOCIAL SECURITY Issues Relating to Noncoverage of Public Employees
Statement of Barbara D. Bovbjerg, Director Education, Workforce, and Income Security Issues GAO-03-710T This... |
| Date Oct. 31, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-03-180 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
October 2002 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives MEDICARE+CHOICE Selected Program Requirements and Other Entities’ Standards for HMOs GAO-03-180 a Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Selected M+C Requirements for HMOs Selected FEHBP Requirements for HMOs Selected NAIC, JCAHO, and... |
| Date Oct. 25, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-03-168 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
October 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters MILITARY TREATMENT FACILITIES Internal Control Activities Need Improvement GAO-03-168 a Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Internal Controls Not Effectively Implemented Conclusions Recommendations for Executive Action Agency Comments and Our Evaluation 1 3 4 5 21 21 22 Appendixes
Appendix I: Append... |
| Date Oct. 18, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-03-179 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
October 2002 Report to Congressional Committees MEDICARE PHYSICIAN PAYMENTS Medical Settings and Safety of Endoscopic Procedures GAO-03-179 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Level of Safety of Endoscopy Does Not Appear to Differ by Medical Setting Payment Differential Has Increased but Proportion of Office Procedures Has Not Increased If Office... |
| Date Sept. 12, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-913 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2002 Report to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Financial Services, House of Representatives ELECTRONIC TRANSFERS Use by Federal Payment Recipients Has Increased but Obstacles to Greater Participation Remain GAO-02-913 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Governmental and Private Efforts Have Increased EFT U... |
| Date Sept. 6, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-829 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2002 Report to Congressional Committees DEFENSE HEALTH CARE Most Reservists Have Civilian Health Coverage but More Assistance Is Needed When TRICARE Is Used GAO-02-829 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Percentage of Reservists with Coverage Is Similar to That Found in the General Population Most Mobilized Reservists Maintain Civilian ... |
| Date Sept. 5, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-802 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2002 Report to Congressional Committees SSA DISABILITY Enhanced Procedures and Guidance Could Improve Service and Reduce Overpayments to Concurrent Beneficiaries GAO-02-802 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background There Are Over 1 Million Concurrent Beneficiaries and Few Work Little Coordination of DI and SSI Programs Exists for Concurrent B... |
| Date Aug. 23, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-841 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES Providers Have Responded to Medicare Payment System By Changing Practices GAO-02-841 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Distribution of Patients Across Payment Categories Has Changed Since PPS, SNFs Provide Fewer Minutes of Therapy Concluding Observations Agency Comments 1... |
| Date July 23, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-968T |
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 Expected at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, 2002 MEDICARE HOSPITAL AND PHYSICIAN PAYMENTS Geographic Cost Adjustments Important to Preserve Beneficiary Access to Services
Statement of William J. Scanlon Director, Health Care Issues GAO-0... |
| Date May 23, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-777T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 23, 2002 MEDICARE Use of Preventive Services is Growing but Varies Widely
Statement of Janet Heinrich Director, Health Care—Public Health Issues GAO-02-777T Mr. Chairm... |
| Date May 1, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-602 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2002 Report to Congressional Committees DEFENSE HEALTH CARE Health Care Benefit for Women Comparable to Other Plans GAO-02-602 a Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background DOD’s Health Care Benefit for Women is Comparable to Other Plans Most Women Beneficiaries Are Satisfied With DOD’s Health Care Benefit, but Some Concerns Exist Concluding Obse... |
| Date April 18, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-243 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 2002 Report to the Honorable Don Nickles, U.S. Senate RETIRED COAL MINERS’ HEALTH BENEFIT FUNDS Financial Challenges Continue GAO-02-243 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Along Some Dimensions, the Funds’ Benefits Are More Generous than Those Offered by Major Manufacturers or Companies with Unionized Labor Forces The Funds’ Benefici... |
| Date April 17, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-643T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 17, 2002 MEDICARE Financial Outlook Poses Challenges for Sustaining Program and Adding Drug Coverage
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO-02-643T Mr. Chairman and Members of the Co... |
| Date Feb. 14, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-441T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, February 14, 2002 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives MEDICARE PHYSICIAN PAYMENTS Spending Targets Encourage Fiscal Discipline, Modifications Could Stabilize Fees
Statement of William J. Scanlon Director, Health Care Issues GAO-02-4... |
| Date Feb. 11, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-284 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 2002 Report to Congressional Committees MEDICARE SUBVENTION DEMONSTRATION Pilot Satisfies Enrollees, Raises Cost and Management Issues for DOD Health Care GAO-02-284 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Demonstration Illustrated Retirees’ Interest in Military Health Care, Had Positive Impact on Enrollees Demonstration Underscored Challe... |
| Date Jan. 16, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-224 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 2002 Report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate and the Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives SSA DISABILITY SGA Levels Appear to Affect the Work Behavior of Relatively Few Beneficiaries, but More Data Needed GAO-02-224 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background The SGA Level Appears to Affect the Work Effort of Relatively F... |
| Date Sept. 28, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-1071 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2001 Report to Congressional Committees MEDICARE Program Designed to Inform Beneficiaries and Promote Choice Faces Challenges GAO-01-1071 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Major NMEP Activities NMEP Expenditures and Funding Sources Beneficiary and Plan Reaction to NMEP Future Challenges for NMEP Conclusions Matters for Congressional C... |
| Date Sept. 10, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-883 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2001 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives MEDICAID AND SCHIP States’ Enrollment and Payment Policies Can Affect Children’s Access to Care GAO-01-883 a Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background While Similarities Often Exist, Enrollment Differences Can Affect Ability to Obtain an... |
| Date Jan. 12, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-153 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 2001 Report to Congressional Requesters SSA DISABILITY Other Programs May Provide Lessons for Improving Return-to-Work Efforts GAO-01-153 Contents Letter Appendixes Related GAO Products Tables
Table 1: Comparison of Eligibility Assessment Process Features of U.S. Private Insurers and Other Countries With Those of SSA Table 2: Medical Assessment: ... |
| Date Sept. 18, 2000 |
Report No. HEHS-00-182 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2000 Report to Congressional Requesters MEDICARE More Beneficiaries Use Hospice but for Fewer Days of Care GAO/HEHS-00-182 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Methodology for Developing Information on Medicare Hospice Use and Hospice Providers 3 32 35 49 Appendix II: Patterns and Trends in Hospice Supply and Use Appendix III: Comments From t... |
| Date July 14, 2000 |
Report No. HEHS-00-137 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2000 Subcommittee on Military Personnel, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives MILITARY HEALTH CARE Factors Affecting Contractors' Ability to Schedule Appointments GAO/HEHS-00-137 Contents Letter Tables
Table 1: Percentage of Appointments Scheduled by Contractor Staff Table 2: Percentage of Primary and Specialty Clinic Appointments S... |
| Date June 14, 2000 |
Report No. T-HEHS/AIMD-00-166 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 14, 2000 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Social Security, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION Paying Attorneys Who Represent Disability Applicants
Statement of Barbara D. Bovbjerg, Associate Director Education, Workforce, and Income Securit... |
| Date March 23, 2000 |
Report No. T-HEHS-00-82 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 23, 2000 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Social Security, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY INSURANCE Raising the Substantial Gainful Activity Level for the Blind
Statement of Barbara D. Bovbjerg, Associate Director Education, Workforce, and... |
| 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 July 20, 1999 |
Report No. T-HEHS-99-172 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 20, 1999 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives MEDICARE HCFA Needs to Better Protect Beneficiaries’ Confidential Health Information
Statement of Leslie G. Aronovitz, Associate Director Health Financing and Public Health Issues Health... |
| Date July 20, 1999 |
Report No. T-HEHS-99-171 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 20, 1999 Testimony
Before the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFITS Impact of Medicare HMOs’ Use of Formularies on Beneficiaries
Statement of William J. Scanlon, Director Health Financing and Public Health Issues Health, Education, and Human Services Division GAO/T... |
| Date July 20, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-166 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 1999 Report to Congressional Requesters PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFITS Implications for Beneficiaries of Medicare HMO Use of Formularies GAO/HEHS-99-166 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-279239 July 20, 1999 The Honorable Charles E. Grassley Chairman The Honorable John B. ... |
| Date July 20, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-140 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 1999 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives MEDICARE Improvements Needed to Enhance Protection of Confidential Health Information GAO/HEHS-99-140 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-282540 July 20, 1999 The H... |
| Date May 26, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-120 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 1999 Report to Congressional Requesters MEDICARE HOME HEALTH AGENCIES Closures Continue, With Little Evidence Beneficiary Access Is Impaired GAO/HEHS-99-120 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-282147 May 26, 1999 The Honorable William V. Roth, Jr. Chairman The Honorable D... |
| 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 9, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-61 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 1999 Report to Congressional Requesters LOW-INCOME MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES Further Outreach and Administrative Simplification Could Increase Enrollment GAO/HEHS-99-61 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-282061 April 9, 1999 The Honorable Pete Stark Ranking Minority Membe... |
| Date Oct. 2, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-99-7R |
Title
GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education and Human Services Division B-281 186 October 2, 1998 The Honorable Sam Brownback Chairman, Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, Restructuring, and the District of Columbia Committee on Governmental Affairs United States Senate Subject: Emnlovee Benefits Dear Mr. Chairman: In 1947, the National Bitu... |
| Date Aug. 17, 1998 |
Report No. GGD-98-174 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 1998 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Civil Service, Committee on Government Reform and Oversight, House of Representatives FEDERAL EMPLOYEES’ COMPENSATION ACT Percentages of Take-Home Pay Replaced by Compensation Benefits GAO/GGD-98-174 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 General Government Division B-27923... |
| Date May 6, 1998 |
Report No. T-HEHS-98-162 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, 1998 Testimony
Before the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate MEDICARE MANAGED CARE Information Standards Would Help Beneficiaries Make More Informed Health Plan Choices
Statement of William J. Scanlon, Director Health Financing and Systems Issues Health, Education, and Human Services Di... |
| Date April 30, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-98-142 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 1998 Report to the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate MEDICARE Many HMOs Experience High Rates of Beneficiary Disenrollment GAO/HEHS-98-142 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-279786 April 30, 1998 The Honorable Charles E. Grassley Chairman The Honorable John B. Br... |
| Date March 27, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-98-75 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 1998 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Human Resources, Ways and Means Committee, House of Representatives SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME Opportunities Exist for Improving Payment Accuracy GAO/HEHS-98-75 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-278829 March 27, 1998 The ... |
| Date Feb. 6, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-98-51 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 1998 Report to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel, Committee on National Security, House of Representatives DEFENSE HEALTH CARE DOD Could Improve Its Beneficiary Feedback Approaches GAO/HEHS-98-51 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-278623 February 6, 1998 The Ho... |
| Date Jan. 12, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-98-39 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 1998 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Social Security, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY INSURANCE Multiple Factors Affect Beneficiaries’ Ability to Return to Work GAO/HEHS-98-39 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division... |
| Date Dec. 18, 1997 |
Report No. RCED-98-41 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
December 1997 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Subcommittee on Children and Families, Committee on Labor and Human Resources, U.S. Senate WELFARE REFORM State and Local Responses to Restricting Food Stamp Benefits GAO/RCED-98-41 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Divisio... |
| Date Dec. 3, 1997 |
Report No. HEHS-98-59R |
Title
GA!0 United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division /5”-9/2s B-278752 December 3, 1997 The Honorable Thomas A DascNe Minority Leader United States Senate The Honorable Richard A. Gephardt Minority Leader House of Representatives The Honorable Tom Harkin The Honorable Harry M. Reid United States Senate The Honorable James 0. Davis The... |
| Date Oct. 1, 1997 |
Report No. HEHS-98-2 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
October 1997 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Government Reform and Oversight, House of Representatives MEDICAID MANAGED CARE Delays and Difficulties in Implementing California’s New Mandatory Program GAO/HEHS-98-2 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-2760... |
| Date Aug. 18, 1997 |
Report No. HEHS-97-160 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 1997 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives MEDICARE Fewer and Lower Cost Beneficiaries With Chronic Conditions Enroll in HMOs GAO/HEHS-97-160 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-277316 August 18, 1997 The ... |
