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| 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 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 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 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... |
| 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 Feb. 4, 2000 |
Report No. AIMD-00-69R |
Title
United States General Accounting Washington, DC 20548 Office Accounting and Information Management Division B-284484 February 4,200O The Honorable John R. Kasich Chairman Committee on the Budget House of Representatives Subject: Medicare: Methodologv to Identify and Measure Imnroner Pavments in the Medicare Program Does Not Include All Fraud Dear Mr. Chairman: This letter responds to your request ... |
| 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 Dec. 14, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-00-23 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
December 1999 Report to the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate and the Chairman, Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES Medicare Payment Changes Require Provider Adjustments But Maintain Access GAO/HEHS-00-23 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Educati... |
| Date Dec. 13, 1999 |
Report No. AIMD-00-51R |
Title
&
Acwwhbiiy
l Integrity l Reliability United States General Accounting Washington, DC 20548 Office Accounting and Information Management Division B-278606
December 13,1999 Committees Medicare: Reporting on the Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control Congressional Subject:~ Program for F’iscal Years 1998 and 1999
In August 1996, the Congress established the Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control (HCFAC)... |
| Date Nov. 9, 1999 |
Report No. T-HEHS-00-30 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 9, 1999 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Commerce, House of Representatives MEDICAID Federal and State Leadership Needed to Control Fraud and Abuse
Statement of Leslie G. Aronovitz, Associate Director Health Financing and Public Health Issues H... |
| Date Nov. 1, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-00-10 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
November 1999 Report to Congressional Requesters DEFENSE HEALTH CARE Tri-Service Strategy Needed to Justify Medical Resources for Readiness and Peacetime Care GAO/HEHS-00-10 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-282939 November 3, 1999 The Honorable Stephen E. Buyer Chairman Th... |
| Date Oct. 19, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-00-19R |
Title
GAO United States
General Washbgton, D.C. 20648 Health, Education, and Euman~ce!sDivisioII
B-283578 Accounting Office October 19. 1999 The Honorable Fortney (Pete) Stark Ranking Minority Member Subcommittee on Health Committee on Ways and Means House of Representatives Subject: Dear Mr. Stark: Medicare spending for home health care grew from $3.7 billion in 1990 to $17.3 billion in 1998. Concerned... |
| Date Oct. 8, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-00-15R |
Title
GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-283660 October 8,1999 The Honorable Richard Burr The Honorable Peter Deutsch The Honorable James C. Greenwood House of Representatives Subject: Medicare: Outpatient Rehabilitation Therabv Caps Are Imnortant Controls But Should Be Adiusted for Patient Need To curb rapid spending growt... |
| Date Oct. 5, 1999 |
Report No. AIMD-00-22R |
Title
United States General Accounting Washington, DC 20548 Office Accounting and Information Management Division 8-2838 15 October 5, 1999 The Honorable William V. Roth, Jr. Chairman The Honorable Daniel Patrick Moynihan Ranking Minority Member Committee on Finance United States Senate Subject: Reported Medicaid Year 2000 Readiness (HCFA) was doing to ensure that the Year 2000 computing challenge does ... |
| 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-99-168 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 1999 Report to the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member, Subcommittee on Military Personnel, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives DEFENSE HEALTH CARE Appointment Timeliness Goals Not Met; Measurement Tools Need Improvement GAO/HEHS-99-168 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and ... |
| 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. 30, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-178 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 1999 Report to Congressional Requesters PHYSICIAN PERFORMANCE Report Cards Under Development but Challenges Remain GAO/HEHS-99-178 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-281938 September 30, 1999 The Honorable James M. Jeffords Chairman Committee on Health, Education, ... |
| Date Sept. 28, 1999 |
Report No. T-HEHS-99-198 |
Title
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. 28, 1999 |
Report No. GGD/HEHS-99-161 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 1999 Report to Congressional Committees MEDICARE SUBVENTION DEMONSTRATION DOD Start-up Overcame Obstacles, Yields Lessons, and Raises Issues GAO/GGD/HEHS-99-161 United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 General Government Division B-281299 September 28, 1999 Congressional Committees: This report conveys our findings on the ... |
| Date Sept. 23, 1999 |
Report No. T-HEHS-99-196 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 23, 1999 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VA HEALTH CARE Collections Fall Short of Expectations
Statement of Stephen P. Backhus, Director Veterans’ Affairs and Military Health Care Issues Health... |
| 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 Sept. 15, 1999 |
Report No. T-HEHS-99-192 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 15, 1999 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Health and Environment, Committee on Commerce, House of Representatives MEDICARE POST-ACUTE CARE Better Information Needed Before Modifying BBA Reforms
Statement of William J. Scanlon, Director Health Financing and Public Health Issues Health... |
| Date Sept. 10, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-163 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 1999 Report to Congressional Requesters MEDICAID ENROLLMENT Amid Declines, State Efforts to Ensure Coverage After Welfare Reform Vary GAO/HEHS-99-163 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-281152 September 10, 1999 The Honorable William J. Coyne Ranking Minority Member... |
| Date Aug. 4, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-165 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 1999 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate MEDICARE Program Safeguard Activities Expand, but Results Difficult to Measure GAO/HEHS-99-165 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, ... |
| Date July 30, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-142 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 1999 Report to the Committees on Armed Services, U.S. Senate and House of Representatives DEFENSE HEALTH CARE Improvements Needed to Reduce Vulnerability to Fraud and Abuse GAO/HEHS-99-142 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-282038 July 30, 1999 The Honorable John W. War... |
| Date July 28, 1999 |
Report No. AIMD-99-243 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 1999 Report to Congressional Requesters YEAR 2000 COMPUTING CRISIS Status of Medicare Providers Unknown GAO/AIMD-99-243 United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Accounting and Information Management Division B-283199 Letter July 28, 1999 The Honorable Tom Bliley Chairman The Honorable John D. Dingell Ranking Minority Member The... |
| 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-99-172 |
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. 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 July 1, 1999 |
Report No. T-HEHS/GGD-99-159 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 1, 1999 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives MEDICARE SUBVENTION Challenges and Opportunities Facing a Possible VA Demonstration
Statement of William J. Scanlon, Director, Health Financing and Public Health Issues, and Stephen P. Ba... |
| Date June 28, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-99 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 1999 Report to Congressional Committees SSI CHILDREN Multiple Factors Affect Families’ Costs for Disability-Related Services GAO/HEHS-99-99 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-276532 June 28, 1999 The Honorable William V. Roth, Jr. Chairman The Honorable Daniel Patrick... |
| 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: ... |
| Date June 18, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-144 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 1999 Report to Congressional Requesters MEDICARE+CHOICE Reforms Have Reduced, but Likely Not Eliminated, Excess Plan Payments GAO/HEHS-99-144 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-282937 June 18, 1999 The Honorable Daniel Patrick Moynihan Ranking Minority Member Committee ... |
| Date June 11, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-124 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 1999 Report to the Chairmen and Ranking Minority Members, Committees on Veterans’ Affairs, U.S. Senate and House of Representatives VA HEALTH CARE Third-Party Charges Based on Sound Methodology; Implementation Challenges Remain GAO/HEHS-99-124 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services ... |
| Date June 10, 1999 |
Report No. T-HEHS-99-139 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 10, 1999 Testimony
Before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate BALANCED BUDGET ACT Any Proposed Fee-for-Service Payment Modifications Need Thorough Evaluation
Statement of William J. Scanlon, Director Health Financing and Public Health Issues Health, Education, and Human Services Division GAO... |
| Date June 9, 1999 |
Report No. T-HEHS-99-137 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 9, 1999 Testimony
Before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate MEDICARE+CHOICE Impact of 1997 Balanced Budget Act Payment Reforms on Beneficiaries and Plans
Statement of William J. Scanlon, Director Health Financing and Public Health Issues Health, Education, and Human Services Division GAO/T... |
| Date June 8, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-134R |
Title
GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-282860 June 8, 1999 The Honorable Don Nickles United States Senate Subject: Defense Health Care: Pharmacy Copavments Dear Senator Nickles: This responds to your March 17, 1999, referral to us of a letter that several constituents sent you regarding our recent report and testimony on ... |
| Date June 2, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-127R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-282763 June 2,1999 The Honorable John Dingell Ranking Minority Member Committee on Commerce House of Representatives Subject: Medicare: Identifvin g Third-P artv Billing Companies Submitting Claims Dear Mr. Dingell: With annual costs of about $193 billion and responsibility for financing... |
| Date May 28, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-39 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 1999 Report to Congressional Committees MEDICARE SUBVENTION DEMONSTRATION DOD Data Limitations May Require Adjustments and Raise Broader Concerns GAO/HEHS-99-39 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-278140 May 28, 1999 Congressional Committees The Balanced Budget Act of 199... |
| 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 May 26, 1999 |
Report No. T-HEHS-99-130 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 26, 1999 Testimony
Before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate MEDICARE Options for Reform
Statement of William J. Scanlon, Director Health Financing and Public Health Issues Health, Education, and Human Services Division GAO/T-HEHS-99-130 Medicare: Options for Reform Mr. Chairman and Members... |
| Date May 14, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-101 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 1999 Report to Congressional Requesters ADULTS WITH SEVERE DISABILITIES Federal and State Approaches for Personal Care and Other Services GAO/HEHS-99-101 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-280728 May 14, 1999 The Honorable Pete V. Domenici Chairman Committee on the Budge... |
| Date May 14, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-65 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 1999 Report to Congressional Committees CHILDREN’S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM State Implementation Approaches Are Evolving GAO/HEHS-99-65 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-280578 May 14, 1999 The Honorable Edward M. Kennedy Ranking Minority Member Committee on Health, E... |
| Date May 4, 1999 |
Report No. T-HEHS/GGD-99-119 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 4, 1999 Testimony
Before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate MEDICARE SUBVENTION DEMONSTRATION DOD Experience and Lessons for Possible VA Demonstration
Statement of Stephen P. Backhus, Director Veterans’ Affairs and Military Health Care Issues and William J. Scanlon, Director Health Financin... |
| Date May 3, 1999 |
Report No. OGC-99-47R |
Title
GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 iXice of the General Counsel B-281728 May 3,1999 Congressional Requesters Subject: Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network: Legal Liability and Data Confidentiality The Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN), the statutory program for procuring and allocating organs for transplant candidates, is operated under c... |
| Date April 29, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-79 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 1999 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Defense, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives DEFENSE HEALTH PROGRAM Reporting of Funding Adjustments Would Assist Congressional Oversight GAO/HEHS-99-79 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-281106 April 29, 1... |
