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Date Sept. 27, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-960 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2004 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate MEDICARE DEMONSTRATION PPOs Financial and Other Advantages for Plans, Few Advantages for Beneficiaries
Correction made on 9/29/04 to p. 4, line 36 through p. 5, line 1, revised to read “About 9.9 million, or 98 percent, of the 10.1 million eligible beneficiar... |
Date April 10, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-577T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 10, 2003 Testimony Before the Joint Economic Committee MEDICARE Financial Challenges and Considerations for Reform
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO-03-577T Mr. Chairman and Members of the Committee: I am pleased to be here today as you examine Medicare... |
Date March 4, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-247R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 March 4, 2003 The Honorable Thomas A. Scully Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Subject: Medicare Trust Funds Actuarial Estimates: Efforts Have Been Made to Improve Internal Control over Projection Process but Some Weaknesses Remain Dear Mr. Scully: Medicare spending growth remains one of the most pressing and compl... |
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 March 14, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-533T |
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 2:15 p.m. Thursday, March 14, 2002 MEDIGAP Current Policies Contain Coverage Gaps, Undermine Cost Control Incentives
Statement of William J. Scanlon Director, Health Care Issues GAO-02-533T Madam Chairwoman and Members of... |
Date Nov. 21, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-202 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
November 2001 Report to Congressional Requesters MEDICARE+CHOICE Recent Payment Increases Had Little Effect on Benefits or Plan Availability in 2001 GAO-02-202 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background MCOs Used BIPA Payment Increase for Stabilizing Access More Frequently Than for Benefit Improvements BIPA Had Little Effect on Beneficiary Access to M+C... |
Date Nov. 1, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-178T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations, Committee on Education and the Workforce, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, November 1, 2001 RETIREE HEALTH INSURANCE Gaps in Coverage and Availability
Statement of William J. Scanlon Director, Health Care Issues GAO-02-178T Mr. Chairman and M... |
Date Oct. 31, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-67 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
October 2001 Report to Congressional Committees MEDICARE SUBVENTION DEMONSTRATION DOD Costs and Medicare Spending GAO-02-67 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background DOD’s Costs Per Person Outstripped Medicare’s Capitation Rate for Senior Prime The Capitated Rate Exceeded What Medicare Would Have Spent on Senior Prime Enrollees Without the Demonstr... |
Date Oct. 31, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-68 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
October 2001 Report to Congressional Committees MEDICARE SUBVENTION DEMONSTRATION Greater Access Improved Enrollee Satisfaction but Raised DOD Costs GAO-02-68 a Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Senior Prime Enrollees Got More Care While Some Nonenrollees Were Crowded Out of MTFs Improved Enrollee Access Resulted In Higher Patient Satisfaction ... |
Date Oct. 9, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-33 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
October 2001 Report to Congressional Committees MEDICARE+CHOICE AUDITS Lack of Audit Follow-up Limits Usefulness GAO-02-33 a Contents Letter
Background Scope and Methodology Audit Process Addressed BBA Requirements and Financial Audit Standards Conclusions Recommendations for Executive Action Agency Comments and Our Evaluation 1 5 9 10 21 21 22 Appendixe... |
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. 20, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-824 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2001 Report to Ranking Minority Member, Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives MEDICARE Information Systems Modernization Needs Stronger Management and Support GAO-01-824 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Difficulties in Meeting Core Medicare Functions Prompt Efforts to Improve Automated Environm... |
Date July 31, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-817 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2001 Report to Congressional Requesters MEDICARE MANAGEMENT CMS Faces Challenges to Sustain Progress and Address Weaknesses GAO-01-817 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background HCFA Has Had Mixed Success in Managing Medicare Management Approach, Resource Limitations, and Statutory Constraints Affect the Agency’s Ability to Improve Medicare Opera... |
Date July 31, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-941 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2001 Report to Congressional Committees MEDIGAP INSURANCE Plans Are Widely Available but Have Limited Benefits and May Have High Costs GAO-01-941 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Medigap Enrollment Exceeds 10 Million, Mostly Concentrated in Two Plans Medigap Plans Are Widely Available in Most States, But Access May Be Limited for Certain ... |
Date July 25, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-1010T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Committee on the Budget, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 25, 2001 MEDICARE New Spending Estimates Underscore Need for Reform
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO-01-1010T Mr. Chairman and Members of the Committee: I am pleased to be here toda... |
Date July 25, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-1006T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Committee on the Budget, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 25, 2001 MEDICARE Successful Reform Requires Meeting Key Management Challenges
Statement of William J. Scanlon Director, Health Care Issues GAO-01-1006T Mr. Chairman and Members of the Committee: I am pleased to be here to... |
Date June 19, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-878T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 19, 2001 MEDICARE MANAGEMENT Current and Future Challenges
Statement of William J. Scanlon Director, Health Care Issues GAO-01-878T Mr. Chairman and Members of the Committee: We are pleased to be here as you discuss the ability of the Healt... |
Date June 14, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-671 |
Title
GAO
June 2001 Report to Congressional Committees MEDICARE SUBVENTION DEMONSTRATION DOD’s Pilot HMO Appealed to Seniors, Underscored Management Complexities GAO-01-671 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background DOD Successfully Operated Medicare Managed Care Plans, Enrolled Many Retirees DOD Officials Indicated That, On Balance, Demonstration Had Positive Effects Demonstration Challenges Reflect... |
Date June 14, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-862T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 14, 2001 MEDICARE REFORM Modernization Requires Comprehensive Program View
Statement of William J. Scanlon Director, Health Care Issues GAO-01-862T Mr. Chairman and Members of the Subcommitt... |
Date May 9, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-713T |
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. Wednesday, May 9, 2001 MEDICARE Cost-Sharing Policies Problematic for Beneficiaries and Program
Statement of William J. Scanlon Director, Health Care Issues GAO-01-713T Madam Chairwoman and Members of the Subcom... |
Date May 1, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-374 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2001 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, U.S. Senate RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS Employer-Sponsored Benefits May Be Vulnerable to Further Erosion GAO-01-374 Contents Letter Appendix I Methodology 1 26 Appendix II Case Law Review of Changes to Employer-Sponsored Retiree Health Benefits 30 Appendix III Benefit Summa... |
Date March 22, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-539T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, March 22, 2001 Testimony
Before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate MEDICARE Higher Expected Spending and Call for New Benefit Underscore Need for Meaningful Reform
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO-01-539T Chairman Grassley, Ranking Member Baucus, and Membe... |
Date Jan. 1, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-247 |
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D01247.book Page 1 Tuesday, January 16, 2001 1:34 PM United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 2001 Performance and Accountability Series Major Management Challenges and Program Risks
Department of Health and Human Services GAO-01-247 D01247.book Page 2 Tuesday, January 16, 2001 1:34 PM D01247.book Page 1 Tuesday, January 16, 2001 1:34 PM Contents Letter Overview Major Performance and Ac... |
Date Nov. 27, 2000 |
Report No. GAO-01-176R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 November 27, 2000 The Honorable Michael M. Hash Acting Administrator Health Care Financing Administration Subject: Medicare+Choice: Oversight Lapses in HCFA’s Review of Humana’s 1998 Florida Contract Dear Mr. Hash: Last year, we reported that a large, experienced Medicare+Choice plan provided a prescription drug benefit with a covera... |
Date Sept. 7, 2000 |
Report No. HEHS-00-183 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2000 Report to Congressional Requesters MEDICARE+CHOICE Plan Withdrawals Indicate Difficulty of Providing Choice While Achieving Savings GAO/HEHS-00-183 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Scope, Methodology, and Data Sources 3 44 47 51 56 57 61 64 Appendix II: Plans Withdrawing From Medicare+Choice, January 2000 Appendix III: Plans Withdraw... |
Date Aug. 23, 2000 |
Report No. HEHS-00-161 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 2000 Report to Congressional Requesters MEDICARE+CHOICE Payments Exceed Cost of Fee-for-Service Benefits, Adding Billions to Spending GAO/HEHS-00-161 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Methodology 3 22 34 Appendix II: Comments From the Health Care Financing Administration Tables Table 1: Self-Reported Health Status of 1996 Medicare Beneficiari... |
Date Aug. 18, 2000 |
Report No. HEHS-00-94 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 2000 Report to the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate MEDICARE AND MEDICAID Implementing State Demonstrations for Dual Eligibles Has Proven Challenging GAO/HEHS-00-94 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Voluntary State Programs Have Limited Operational Experience and Scope Developing and Implementing Dual-Eligible Initiatives Has Been... |
Date July 19, 2000 |
Report No. T-HEHS-00-160 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 19, 2000 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Health and Environment, Committee on Commerce, House of Representatives MEDICARE Refinements Should Continue to Improve Appropriateness of Provider Payments
Statement of William J. Scanlon, Director Health Financing and Public Health Issues Health... |
Date May 11, 2000 |
Report No. T-HEHS-00-112 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, May 11, 2000 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives PRESCRIPTION DRUGS Adapting Private Sector Management Methods for a Medicare Benefit
Statement of William J. Scanlon, Director Health Financing and Public Health Issues Health, Education, ... |
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 March 22, 2000 |
Report No. T-HEHS-00-84 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 22, 2000 Testimony
Before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFITS Applying Private Sector Management Methods to Medicare
Statement of William J. Scanlon, Director Health Financing and Public Health Issues Health, Education, and Human Services Division GAO/T-HEHS-00-8... |
Date March 15, 2000 |
Report No. T-HEHS/NSIAD-00-129 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Mar. 15, 2000 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Military Personnel, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives DEFENSE HEALTH CARE Observations on Proposed Benefit Expansion and Overcoming TRICARE Obstacles
Statement of Stephen P. Backhus, Director Veterans’ Affairs and Military Hea... |
Date March 9, 2000 |
Report No. T-HEHS-00-74 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, March 9, 2000 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate MEDICARE HCFA Faces Challenges to Control Improper Payments
Statement of Leslie G. Aronovitz, Associate Director Health Financing and Public Health Issues Heal... |
Date March 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 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. 17, 2000 |
Report No. T-AIMD-00-96 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10 a.m. Thursday, February 17, 2000 Testimony
Before the Committee on the Budget, House of Representatives CONGRESSIONAL OVERSIGHT Opportunities to Address Risks, Reduce Costs, and Improve Performance
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO/T-AIMD-00-96 I appreciate the opportunity to ... |
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... |
Date Feb. 8, 2000 |
Report No. T-HEHS/AIMD-00-77 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 8, 2000 Testimony
Before the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate MEDICARE Program Reform and Modernization Are Needed But Entail Considerable Challenges
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO/T-HEHS/AIMD-00-77 MEDICARE: Program Reform and Modernization ... |
Date Jan. 31, 2000 |
Report No. HEHS-00-35 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 2000 Report to Congressional Committees MEDICARE SUBVENTION DEMONSTRATION Enrollment in DOD Pilot Reflects Retiree Experiences and Local Markets GAO/HEHS-00-35 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-283483 January 31, 2000 Congressional Committees Military retirees aged ... |
Date Nov. 4, 1999 |
Report No. T-HEHS-00-27 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, November 4, 1999 Testimony
Before the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate NURSING HOMES Enhanced HCFA Oversight of State Programs Would Better Ensure Quality Care
Statement of William J. Scanlon, Director Health Financing and Public Health Issues Health, Education, and Human Services Division G... |
Date Oct. 1, 1999 |
Report No. T-HEHS-00-14 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office -GAO Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Ways
and Means, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Friday, October 1, 1999 Better Information Can Help Ensure That Refinements to BBA Reforms Lead to Appropriate Payments
Statement of William J. Scanlon, Director Health Financing and Public Health Issues Health, Education, and Human... |
Date Sept. 30, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-197R |
Title
fGAO Accountability * Integrity * Reliability United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-283631 September 30, 1999 The Honorable Pete Stark Ranking Minority Member Subcommittee on Health Committee on Ways and Means House of Representatives The Honorable John Lewis House of Representatives Medicare: HCFA's Approval and Oversight of ... |
Date Sept. 28, 1999 |
Report No. T-HEHS-99-198 |
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United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 28, 1999 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Health and Environment, Committee on Commerce, House of Representatives MEDICARE Beneficiaries’ Prescription Drug Coverage
Statement of Laura A. Dummit, Associate Director Health Financing and Public Health Issues Health, Education, and Human... |
Date Sept. 22, 1999 |
Report No. T-HEHS/AIMD-99-294 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 22, 1999 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives MEDICARE REFORM Ensuring Fiscal Sustainability While Modernizing the Program Will Be Challenging
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO/T-HEHS/AIM... |
Date July 22, 1999 |
Report No. T-AIMD/HEHS-99-236 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, July 22, 1999 Testimony
Before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate MEDICARE REFORM Observations on the President’s July 1999 Proposal
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO/T-AIMD/HEHS-99-236 Medicare Reform: Observations on the President’s July 1999 Proposal... |
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 June 23, 1999 |
Report No. T-HEHS-99-153 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 23, 1999 Testimony
Before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate MEDICARE Considerations for Adding a Prescription Drug Benefit
Statement of Laura A. Dummit, Associate Director Health Financing and Public Health Issues Health, Education, and Human Services Division GAO/T-HEHS-99-153 Medicare: ... |