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Date Sept. 30, 2003 Report No. GAO-03-1133 Title

Private Health Insurance: Federal and State Requirements Affecting Coverage Offered by Small Business

United States General Accounting Office GAO September 2003 Report to Congressional Requester PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE Federal and State Requirements Affecting Coverage Offered by Small Businesses GAO-03-1133 September 2003 PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE Federal and State Requirements Affecting Coverage Offered by Small Businesses Highlights of GAO-03-1133, a report to the Ranking Minority Member, Subcom...
Date June 6, 2003 Report No. GAO-03-547 Title

Military Retiree Health Benefits: Enrollment Low in Federal Employee Health Plans under DOD Demonstration

United States General Accounting Office GAO June 2003 Report to Congressional Committees MILITARY RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS Enrollment Low in Federal Employee Health Plans under DOD Demonstration GAO-03-547 June 2003 MILITARY RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS Enrollment Low in Federal Employee Health Plans under DOD Demonstration Highlights of GAO-03-547, a report to Congressional Committees Prior to 2001, mi...
Date May 7, 2003 Report No. GAO-03-740T Title

VA Health Care: VA Increases Third-Party Collections as It Addresses Problems in Its Collections Operations

United States General Accounting Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 7, 2003 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VA HEALTH CARE VA Increases Third-Party Collections as It Addresses Problems in Its Collections Operations Statement of Cynthia A. Bascetta Director, Health Care...
Date April 11, 2003 Report No. GAO-03-175 Title

Medicare: Divided Authority for Policies on Coverage of Procedures and Devices Results in Inequities

United States General Accounting Office GAO April 2003 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives MEDICARE Divided Authority for Policies on Coverage of Procedures and Devices Results in Inequities GAO-03-175 April 2003 MEDICARE Highlights of GAO-03-175, a report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Ways and Means, House o...
Date April 10, 2003 Report No. GAO-03-577T Title

Medicare: Financial Challenges and Considerations for Reform

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 April 9, 2003 Report No. GAO-03-650T Title

Medicare: Observations on Program Sustainability and Strategies to Control Spending on Any Proposed Drug Benefit

United States General Accounting Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 9, 2003 Testimony Before the Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives MEDICARE Observations on Program Sustainability and Strategies to Control Spending on Any Proposed Drug Benefit Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO-03-650T April 9, 2003 M...
Date March 17, 2003 Report No. GAO-03-185 Title

Medicare Provider Enrollment: Opportunities to Enhance Program Integrity Efforts

United States General Accounting Office GAO March 2003 Report to Congressional Committees MEDICARE PROVIDER ENROLLMENT Opportunities to Enhance Program Integrity Efforts GAO-03-185 March 2003 MEDICARE PROVIDER ENROLLMENT Opportunities to Enhance Program Integrity Efforts Highlights of GAO-03-185, a report to the Senate Committee on Finance, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and the House...
Date Jan. 31, 2003 Report No. GAO-03-145 Title

VA Health Care: Third-Party Collections Rising as VA Continues to Address Problems in Its Collections Operations

United States General Accounting Office GAO January 2003 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VA HEALTH CARE Third-Party Collections Rising as VA Continues to Address Problems in Its Collections Operations GAO-03-145 January 2003 VA HEALTH CARE Third-Party Collections Rising as VA Continues to Address Probl...
Date Jan. 1, 2003 Report No. GAO-03-101 Title

Major Management Challenges and Program Risks: Department of Health and Human Services

United States General Accounting Office GAO January 2003 Performance and Accountability Series Major Management Challenges and Program Risks Department of Health and Human Services GAO-03-101 a A Glance at the Agency Covered in This Report The Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for tho...
Date Jan. 1, 2003 Report No. GAO-03-115 Title

Major Management Challenges and Program Risks: Office of Personnel Management

United States General Accounting Office GAO January 2003 Performance and Accountability Series Major Management Challenges and Program Risks Office of Personnel Management GAO-03-115 a A Glance at the Agency Covered in This Report The Office of Personnel Management provides human capital leadership, guidance, and expertise to the President, and to federal agencies and their employees. It also ensu...
Date Dec. 31, 2002 Report No. GAO-03-236 Title

Federal Employees' Health Plans: Premium Growth and OPM's Role in Negotiating Benefits

United States General Accounting Office GAO December 2002 Report to the Subcommittee on International Security, Proliferation, and Federal Services, Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate FEDERAL EMPLOYEES’ HEALTH PLANS Premium Growth and OPM’s Role in Negotiating Benefits GAO-03-236 December 2002 FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' HEALTH PLANS Premium Growth and OPM's Role in Negotiating Benefits Hig...
Date Oct. 25, 2002 Report No. GAO-03-168 Title

Military Treatment Facilities: Internal Control Activities Need Improvement

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. 25, 2002 Report No. GAO-03-191 Title

Health Insurance: States' Protections and Programs Benefit Some Unemployed Individuals

United States General Accounting Office GAO October 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters HEALTH INSURANCE States’ Protections and Programs Benefit Some Unemployed Individuals GAO-03-191 October 2002 HEALTH INSURANCE States’ Protections and Programs Benefit Some Unemployed Individuals Highlights of GAO-03-191, a report to the Ranking Minority Member, Senate Committee on Finance and Senator G...
Date Aug. 22, 2002 Report No. GAO-02-813 Title

Mental Health Services: Effectiveness of Insurance Coverage and Federal Programs for Children Who Have Experienced Trauma Largely Unknown

United States General Accounting Office GAO August 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES Effectiveness of Insurance Coverage and Federal Programs for Children Who Have Experienced Trauma Largely Unknown GAO-02-813 a Contents Letter Results in Brief Background Most Children Have Health Insurance Coverage, But Mental Health Coverage May Have Limits and Not Guarantee Access F...
Date July 23, 2002 Report No. GAO-02-968T Title

Medicare Hospital and Physician Payments: Geographic Cost Adjustments Important to Preserve Beneficiary Access to Services

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 June 3, 2002 Report No. GAO-02-731 Title

Medicare: Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control Program for Fiscal Years 2000 and 2001

United States General Accounting Office GAO June 2002 Report to Congressional Committees MEDICARE Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control Program for Fiscal Years 2000 and 2001 GAO-02-731 a Contents Letter Results in Brief Background Objectives, Scope, and Methodology DOJ Made Errors in Reporting Collections; However, the Trust Fund Was Minimally Affected HIPAA Appropriations Were Properly Supported D...
Date May 28, 2002 Report No. GAO-02-693 Title

Medicare: Recent CMS Reforms Address Carrier Scrutiny of Physicians' Claims for Payment

United States General Accounting Office GAO May 2002 Report to Congressional Committees MEDICARE Recent CMS Reforms Address Carrier Scrutiny of Physicians’ Claims for Payment GAO-02-693 Contents Letter Results in Brief Background Few Physician Practices and Few Claims Per Practice Receive Medical Reviews New CMS Review Policy Has Reduced Physician Repayment Amounts Due and Increased Focus on Phy...
Date May 22, 2002 Report No. GAO-02-330 Title

Medicare: Orthotics Ruling Has Implications for Beneficiary Access and Federal and State Costs

United States General Accounting Office GAO May 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters MEDICARE Orthotics Ruling Has Implications for Beneficiary Access and Federal and State Costs GAO-02-330 Contents Letter Results in Brief Background HCFA’s Ruling Issued to Clarify Medicare Policy for Orthotics and DME HCFA’s Ruling Affects Beneficiaries Who Reside in Nursing Homes Rescinding the Ruling Wou...
Date April 29, 2002 Report No. GAO-02-639R Title

Retiree Health Benefits: Examples of Employer-Reported Obligations in Selected Industries

United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 April 29, 2002 The Honorable Sam Johnson Chairman Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations Committee on Education and the Workforce House of Representatives Subject: Retiree Health Benefits: Examples of Employer-Reported Obligations in Selected Industries Dear Mr. Chairman: As a follow-up to our November 2001 testimony before the subc...
Date April 23, 2002 Report No. GAO-02-679T Title

Medicaid: Transitional Coverage Can Help Families Move From Welfare to Work

United States General Accounting Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, 2002 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives MEDICAID Transitional Coverage Can Help Families Move from Welfare to Work Statement of William J. Scanlon Director, Health Care Issues GAO-02-679T a Mr. Chairman and Members of the ...
Date April 18, 2002 Report No. GAO-02-243 Title

Retired Coal Miners' Health Benefit Funds: Financial Challenges Continue

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

Medicare: Financial Outlook Poses Challenges for Sustaining Program and Adding Drug Coverage

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 April 10, 2002 Report No. GAO-02-422 Title

Medicare: Beneficiary Use of Clinical Preventive Services

United States General Accounting Office GAO April 2002 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives MEDICARE Beneficiary Use of Clinical Preventive Services GAO-02-422 Contents Letter Results in Brief Background Use of Preventive Services Is Growing but Varies Widely Efforts Under Way to Increase Use of Some Preven...
Date March 29, 2002 Report No. GAO-02-512 Title

Children's Health Insurance: Inspector General Reviews Should Be Expanded to Further Inform the Congress

United States General Accounting Office GAO March 2002 Report to Congressional Committees CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE Inspector General Reviews Should Be Expanded to Further Inform the Congress GAO-02-512 Contents Letter Results in Brief Background OIG’s Assessment of Appropriate Enrollment Would Benefit From an Expanded Selection of States While States’ Evaluations Offered Limited Results, Fu...
Date March 25, 2002 Report No. GAO-02-536R Title

Private Health Insurance: Number and Market Share of Carriers in the Small Group Health Insurance Market

United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 March 25, 2002 The Honorable Christopher “Kit” Bond Ranking Minority Member Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship United States Senate Subject: Private Health Insurance: Number and Market Share of Carriers in the Small Group Health Insurance Market Dear Senator Bond: As a follow-up to our recent report to you on the small ...
Date March 14, 2002 Report No. GAO-02-533T Title

Medigap: Current Polices Contain Coverage Gaps, Undermine Cost Control Incentives

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 Feb. 28, 2002 Report No. GAO-02-339 Title

Private Health Insurance: Access to Individual Market Coverage May Be Restricted for Applicants with Mental Disorders

United States General Accounting Office GAO February 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE Access to Individual Market Coverage May Be Restricted for Applicants with Mental Disorders GAO-02-339 Contents Letter Results in Brief Background In A Minority of States, Individual Market Carriers Guarantee Access to Coverage In Other States, Applicants with Mental Disorders May ...
Date Feb. 27, 2002 Report No. GAO-02-249 Title

Medicare: Communications with Physicians Can Be Improved

United States General Accounting Office GAO February 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters MEDICARE Communications With Physicians Can Be Improved GAO-02-249 Contents Letter Results in Brief Background Carrier Communications Are Often Difficult to Use, Out of Date, Inaccurate, and Incomplete CMS’s Management and Oversight of Communications With Physicians Are Insufficient CMS is Making Efforts...
Date Feb. 14, 2002 Report No. GAO-02-441T Title

Medicare Physician Payments: Spending Targets Encourage Fiscal Discipline, Modifications Could Stabilize Fees

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

Medicare Subvention Demonstration: Pilot Satisfies Enrollees, Raises Cost and Management Issues for DOD Health Care

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 Sept. 20, 2001 Report No. GAO-01-824 Title

Medicare: Information Systems Modernization Needs Stronger Management and Support

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 Sept. 20, 2001 Report No. GAO-01-1157T Title

VA Health Care: VA Has Not Sufficiently Explored Alternatives for Optimizing Third-Party Collections

United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Veterans' Affairs, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 20, 2001 VA HEALTH CARE VA Has Not Sufficiently Explored Alternatives for Optimizing Third-Party Collections Statement of Stephen P. Backhus Director, Health Care—...
Date Sept. 10, 2001 Report No. GAO-01-883 Title

Medicaid and SCHIP: States' Enrollment and Payment Policies Can Affect Children's Access to Care

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 Aug. 17, 2001 Report No. GAO-01-1046R Title

Medicare: Comments on HHS' Claims Administration Contracting Reform Proposal

United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 August 17, 2001 The Honorable Michael Bilirakis Chairman The Honorable Sherrod Brown Ranking Minority Member Subcommittee on Health Committee on Energy and Commerce House of Representatives The Honorable Jim Greenwood Chairman The Honorable Peter Deutsch Ranking Minority Member Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Committee on En...
Date July 31, 2001 Report No. GAO-01-817 Title

Medicare Management: CMS Faces Challenges to Sustain Progress and Address Weaknesses

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

Medigap Insurance: Plans Are Widely Available but Have Limited Benefits and May Have High Costs

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 26, 2001 Report No. GAO-01-1014T Title

Medicare Management: CMS Faces Challenges in Safeguarding Payments While Addressing Provider Needs

United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony Before the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 26, 2001 MEDICARE MANAGEMENT CMS Faces Challenges in Safeguarding Payments While Addressing Provider Needs Statement of Leslie G. Aronovitz Director, Health Care—Program Administration and Integrity Issues GAO-01-1014T Mr. Chairman...
Date July 25, 2001 Report No. GAO-01-1010T Title

Medicare: New Spending Estimates Underscore Need for Reform

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-01-993R Title

Children's Health Insurance: SCHIP Enrollment and Expenditure Information

United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 July 25, 2001 The Honorable Christopher S. Bond Ranking Minority Member Committee on Small Business United States Senate Subject: Children’s Health Insurance: SCHIP Enrollment and Expenditure Information Dear Senator Bond: The Congress created the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) in 1997 to reduce the number of low-i...
Date July 25, 2001 Report No. GAO-01-1006T Title

Medicare: Successful Reform Requires Meeting Key Management Challenges

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 28, 2001 Report No. GAO-01-918T Title

Medicare Contracting Reform: Opportunities and Challenges in Contracting for Claims Administration Services

United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Health and the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 28, 2001 MEDICARE CONTRACTING REFORM Opportunities and Challenges in Contracting for Claims Administration Services Statement of Leslie G...
Date June 27, 2001 Report No. GAO-01-818 Title

Health Care: Consultants' Billing Advice May Lead to Improperly Paid Insurance Claims

United States General Accounting Office GAO June 2001 The Honorable Charles E. Grassley, Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate HEALTH CARE Consultants’ Billing Advice May Lead to Improperly Paid Insurance Claims GAO-01-818 United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 June 27, 2001 The Honorable Charles E. Grassley Ranking Minority Member Committee on Finance ...
Date June 27, 2001 Report No. GAO-01-899T Title

Health Care: Consultants' Billing Advice May Lead to Improperly Paid Insurance Claims

United States General Accounting Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, June 27, 2001 Testimony Before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate HEALTH CARE Consultants' Billing Advice May Lead to Improperly Paid Insurance Claims Statement of Robert H. Hast Managing Director Office of Special Investigations GAO-01-899T Mr. Chairman, Ranking Minority Member, and Member...
Date June 22, 2001 Report No. GAO-01-747 Title

Emergency Care: EMTALA Implementation and Enforcement Issues

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 June 19, 2001 Report No. GAO-01-878T Title

Medicare Management: Current and Future Challenges

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

Medicare Subvention Demonstration: DOD's Pilot HMO Appealed to Seniors, Underscored Management Complexities

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 11, 2001 Report No. GAO-01-802R Title

Health: Regulatory Issues for Medicare Providers

United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 June 11, 2001 The Honorable Max Baucus Chairman The Honorable Charles E. Grassley Ranking Minority Member Committee on Finance United States Senate Subject: Regulatory Issues for Medicare Providers With services delivered by hundreds of thousands of providers to nearly 40 million beneficiaries and payments of about $220 billion in fiscal...
Date June 7, 2001 Report No. GAO-01-662 Title

Medicaid: State Efforts to Control Improper Payments Vary

United States General Accounting Office GAO June 2001 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives MEDICAID State Efforts to Control Improper Payments Vary GAO-01-662 Contents Letter Appendixes Appendix I: Scope and Methodology 3 32 34 66 69 Table 1: Examples of Prepayment Reviews Table 2: Selected State Efforts to Ensure Legitimacy of Providers Table 3: Natio...
Date May 18, 2001 Report No. GAO-01-616 Title

Medicare: Opportunities and Challenges in Contracting for Program Safeguards

United States General Accounting Office GAO May 2001 Report to Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate MEDICARE Opportunities and Challenges in Contracting for Program Safeguards GAO-01-616 Contents Letter Appendix I Comments From the Health Care Financing Administration GAO Contact and Acknowledgmen...
Date May 9, 2001 Report No. GAO-01-713T Title

Medicare: Cost Sharing Policies Problematic for Beneficiaries and Program

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...