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Date Nov. 17, 2011 Report No. GAO-12-268CG Title

Government Operations: Effective Government in a Time of Significant Challenges

“Effective Government in a Time of Significant Challenges” by Gene L. Dodaro Comptroller General of the United States Before the National Academy of Public Administration Washington, D.C. November 17, 2011 Good morning. It’s an honor to be here today to deliver the keynote remarks for the Academy’s fall meeting. The meeting agenda reflects many of the difficult and pressing challenges faci...
Date Oct. 28, 2011 Report No. GAO-12-6R Title

VA Health Care: VA Uses Medical Injury Tort Claims Data to Assess Veterans' Care, but Should Take Action to Ensure That These Data Are Complete

United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 October 28, 2011 The Honorable Bob Filner Ranking Member Committee on Veterans’ Affairs House of Representatives The Honorable Michael H. Michaud Ranking Member Subcommittee on Health Committee on Veterans’ Affairs House of Representatives Subject: VA Health Care: VA Uses Medical Injury Tort Claims Data to Assess Veterans’ C...
Date June 14, 2011 Report No. GAO-11-468 Title

Medical Devices: FDA Should Enhance Its Oversight of Recalls

United States Government Accountability Office GAO June 2011 Report to Congressional Requesters MEDICAL DEVICES FDA Should Enhance Its Oversight of Recalls GAO-11-468 June 2011 MEDICAL DEVICES Accountability • Integrity • Reliability FDA Should Enhance Its Oversight of Recalls Highlights of GAO-11-468, a report to congressional requesters Why GAO Did This Study Recalls are an important tool to...
Date May 31, 2011 Report No. GAO-11-337R Title

Medicare: Issues for Manufacturer-Level Competitive Bidding for Durable Medical Equipment

United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 May 31, 2011 The Honorable Pete Stark Ranking Member Subcommittee on Health Committee on Ways and Means House of Representatives The Honorable Charles E. Grassley Ranking Member Committee on the Judiciary United States Senate Subject: Medicare: Issues for Manufacturer-Level Competitive Bidding for Durable Medical Equipment In 2009...
Date May 3, 2011 Report No. GAO-11-591T Title

VA Health Care: Weaknesses in Policies and Oversight Governing Medical Equipment Pose Risks to Veterans' Safety

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:30 a.m. EDT Tuesday, May 3, 2011 Testimony Before the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VA HEALTH CARE Weaknesses in Policies and Oversight Governing Medical Equipment Pose Risks to Veterans’ Safety Statement of Randall B. Williamson Director, Health Care GAO-11-591T Chairman Miller...
Date May 3, 2011 Report No. GAO-11-391 Title

VA Health Care: Weaknesses in Policies and Oversight Governing Medical Supplies and Equipment Pose Risks to Veterans' Safety

United States Government Accountability Office GAO May 2011 Report to Congressional Requesters VA HEALTH CARE Weaknesses in Policies and Oversight Governing Medical Supplies and Equipment Pose Risks to Veterans’ Safety GAO-11-391 May 2011 VA HEALTH CARE Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Weaknesses in Policies and Oversight Governing Medical Supplies and Equipment Pose Risks to Veteran...
Date April 13, 2011 Report No. GAO-11-556T Title

Medical Devices: FDA's Premarket Review and Postmarket Safety Efforts

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, April 13, 2011 Testimony Before the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate MEDICAL DEVICES FDA’s Premarket Review and Postmarket Safety Efforts Statement of Marcia Crosse Director, Health Care GAO-11-556T April 13, 2011 MEDICAL DEVICES Accountability • Integrity • Reliability FDA...
Date Jan. 21, 2011 Report No. GAO-11-56 Title

Medicare Home Oxygen: Refining Payment Methodology Has Potential to Lower Program and Beneficiary Spending

United States Government Accountability Office GAO January 2011 Report to Congressional Requesters MEDICARE HOME OXYGEN Refining Payment Methodology Has Potential to Lower Program and Beneficiary Spending GAO-11-56 January 2011 MEDICARE HOME OXYGEN Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Refining Payment Methodology Has Potential to Lower Program and Beneficiary Spending Highlights of GAO-11-...
Date Sept. 23, 2010 Report No. GAO-10-1038T Title

VA Health Care: Preliminary Observations on the Purchasing and Tracking of Supplies and Medical Equipment and the Potential Impact on Veterans' Safety

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, September 23, 2010 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VA HEALTH CARE Preliminary Observations on the Purchasing and Tracking of Supplies and Medical Equipment and the Potential Impact on Veterans’ Safety Statement of ...
Date Sept. 15, 2010 Report No. GAO-10-1057T Title

Medicare: CMS Has Addressed Some Implementation Problems from Round 1 of the Durable Medical Equipment Competitive Bidding Program for the Round 1 Rebid

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, September 15, 2010 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives MEDICARE CMS Has Addressed Some Implementation Problems from Round 1 of the Durable Medical Equipment Competitive Bidding Program for the Round 1 Rebid Statement of...
Date Aug. 24, 2010 Report No. GAO-10-738 Title

Group Purchasing Organizations: Services Provided to Customers and Initiatives Regarding Their Business Practices

United States Government Accountability Office GAO August 2010 Report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate GROUP PURCHASING ORGANIZATIONS Services Provided to Customers and Initiatives Regarding Their Business Practices GAO-10-738 August 2010 Highlights Highlights of GAO-10-738, a report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate Accountability Integrity Reliabili...
Date March 17, 2010 Report No. GAO-10-451T Title

Fiscal Year 2011 Budget Request: U.S. Government Accountability Office

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:15 a.m. EDT March 17, 2010 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Legislative Branch, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives FISCAL YEAR 2011 BUDGET REQUEST U.S. Government Accountability Office Statement of Gene L. Dodaro Acting Comptroller General of the United States GAO-10-451T Madam Chair, R...
Date Jan. 29, 2010 Report No. GAO-10-323R Title

Group Purchasing Organizations: Research on Their Pricing Impact on Health Care Providers

United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 January 29, 2010 The Honorable Charles E. Grassley Ranking Member Committee on Finance United States Senate Subject: Group Purchasing Organizations: Research on Their Pricing Impact on Health Care Providers Dear Senator Grassley: Hospitals and other health care providers use purchasing intermediaries—group purchasing organizatio...
Date Nov. 6, 2009 Report No. GAO-10-27 Title

Medicare: CMS Working to Address Problems from Round 1 of the Durable Medical Equipment Competitive Bidding Program

United States Government Accountability Office GAO November 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters MEDICARE CMS Working to Address Problems from Round 1 of the Durable Medical Equipment Competitive Bidding Program GAO-10-27 November 2009 MEDICARE Highlights Highlights of GAO-10-27, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability CMS Working to Address Problems from Round...
Date Sept. 25, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-807 Title

Oversight of Clinical Investigators: Action Needed to Improve Timeliness and Enhance Scope of FDA's Debarment and Disqualification Processes for Medical Product Investigators

United States Government Accountability Office GAO September 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters OVERSIGHT OF CLINICAL INVESTIGATORS Action Needed to Improve Timeliness and Enhance Scope of FDA’s Debarment and Disqualification Processes for Medical Product Investigators GAO-09-807 September 2009 OVERSIGHT OF CLINICAL INVESTIGATORS Highlights Highlights of GAO-09-807, a report to congressiona...
Date June 19, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-581 Title

Food and Drug Administration: FDA Faces Challenges Meeting Its Growing Medical Product Responsibilities and Should Develop Complete Estimates of Its Resource Needs

United States Government Accountability Office GAO June 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION FDA Faces Challenges Meeting Its Growing Medical Product Responsibilities and Should Develop Complete Estimates of Its Resource Needs GAO-09-581 June 2009 FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION Highlights Highlights of GAO-09-581, a report to congressional requesters Accountability In...
Date June 18, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-370T Title

Medical Devices: Shortcomings in FDA's Premarket Review, Postmarket Surveillance, and Inspections of Device Manufacturing Establishments

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EDT Thursday, June 18, 2009 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives MEDICAL DEVICES Shortcomings in FDA’s Premarket Review, Postmarket Surveillance, and Inspections of Device Manufacturing Establishments Statement of Marcia Crosse Direct...
Date June 2, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-450 Title

Indian Health Service: Millions of Dollars in Property and Equipment Continue to Be Lost or Stolen

United States Government Accountability Office GAO June 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE Millions of Dollars in Property and Equipment Continue to Be Lost or Stolen GAO-09-450 June 2009 INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE Highlights Highlights of GAO-09-450, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Millions of Dollars in Property and Equipment Contin...
Date Jan. 15, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-190 Title

Medical Devices: FDA Should Take Steps to Ensure That High-Risk Device Types Are Approved through the Most Stringent Premarket Review Process

United States Government Accountability Office GAO January 2009 Report to Congressional Addressees MEDICAL DEVICES FDA Should Take Steps to Ensure That High-Risk Device Types Are Approved through the Most Stringent Premarket Review Process GAO-09-190 January 2009 MEDICAL DEVICES Highlights Highlights of GAO-09-190, a report to congressional addressees Accountability Integrity Reliability FDA Shoul...
Date Dec. 29, 2008 Report No. GAO-09-104 Title

Medicare: Callers Can Access 1-800-MEDICARE Services, but Responsibility within CMS for Limited English Proficiency Plan Unclear

United States Government Accountability Office GAO December 2008 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives MEDICARE Callers Can Access 1-800-MEDICARE Services, but Responsibility within CMS for Limited English Proficiency Plan Unclear GAO-09-104 December 2008 MEDICARE Highlights Highlights of GAO-09-104, a report to the Chairman, Subcommi...
Date Sept. 26, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-1091R Title

Health-Care-Associated Infections in Hospitals: Number Associated with Medical Devices Unknown, but Experts Report Provider Practices as a Significant Factor

United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 September 26, 2008 The Honorable Edward M. Kennedy Chairman The Honorable Michael B. Enzi Ranking Member Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions United States Senate The Honorable John D. Dingell Chairman The Honorable Joe Barton Ranking Member Committee on Energy and Commerce House of Representatives Subject: Health-C...
Date July 3, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-955 Title

Medicare: Covert Testing Exposes Weaknesses in the Durable Medical Equipment Supplier Screening Process

United States Government Accountability Office GAO July 2008 Report to the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate MEDICARE Covert Testing Exposes Weaknesses in the Durable Medical Equipment Supplier Screening Process GAO-08-955 July 2008 MEDICARE Highlights Highlights of GAO-08-955, a report to the Permanent Subcommittee on In...
Date May 14, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-780T Title

Medical Devices: FDA Faces Challenges in Conducting Inspections of Foreign Manufacturing Establishments

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, May 14, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives MEDICAL DEVICES FDA Faces Challenges in Conducting Inspections of Foreign Manufacturing Establishments Statement of Marcia Crosse Director, Health Care GAO-08-780T May 14...
Date May 6, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-767T Title

Medicare: Competitive Bidding for Medical Equipment and Supplies Could Reduce Program Payments, but Adequate Oversight Is Critical

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:00 p.m. EDT Tuesday, May 6, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives MEDICARE Competitive Bidding for Medical Equipment and Supplies Could Reduce Program Payments, but Adequate Oversight Is Critical Statement of Kathleen M. King Director, Health Ca...
Date April 30, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-495R Title

VA and DOD Health Care: Progress Made on Implementation of 2003 President's Task Force Recommendations on Collaboration and Coordination, but More Remains to Be Done

United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 April 30, 2008 The Honorable Daniel K. Akaka Chairman Committee on Veterans’ Affairs United States Senate Subject: VA and DOD Health Care: Progress Made on Implementation of 2003 President’s Task Force Recommendations on Collaboration and Coordination, but More Remains to Be Done Dear Mr. Chairman: Improving collaboration and ...
Date Jan. 29, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-428T Title

Medical Devices: Challenges for FDA in Conducting Manufacturer Inspections

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Tuesday, January 29, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives MEDICAL DEVICES Challenges for FDA in Conducting Manufacturer Inspections Statement of Marcia Crosse, Director Health Care GAO-08-428T January 29,...
Date June 28, 2007 Report No. GAO-07-734 Title

Medicare Ultrasound Procedures: Consideration of Payment Reforms and Technician Qualification Requirements

United States Government Accountability Office GAO June 2007 Report to Congressional Committees MEDICARE ULTRASOUND PROCEDURES Consideration of Payment Reforms and Technician Qualification Requirements GAO-07-734 June 2007 MEDICARE ULTRASOUND PROCEDURES Highlights Highlights of GAO-07-734, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Consideration of Payment Reforms an...
Date June 25, 2007 Report No. GAO-07-882R Title

Food and Drug Administration: Methodologies for Identifying and Allocating Costs of Reviewing Medical Device Applications Are Consistent with Federal Cost Accounting Standards, and Staffing Levels for Reviews Have Generally Increased in Recent Years

United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 June 25, 2007 The Honorable Joe Barton Ranking Member Committee on Energy and Commerce House of Representatives Subject: Food and Drug Administration: Methodologies for Identifying and Allocating Costs of Reviewing Medical Device Applications Are Consistent with Federal Cost Accounting Standards, and Staffing Levels for Reviews Ha...
Date March 30, 2007 Report No. GAO-07-571R Title

Food and Drug Administration: Revenue Information on Certain Companies Participating in the Medical Device User Fee Program

United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 March 30, 2007 The Honorable Joe Barton Ranking Minority Member Committee on Energy and Commerce House of Representatives Subject: Food and Drug Administration: Revenue Information on Certain Companies Participating in the Medical Device User Fee Program Dear Mr. Barton: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for ap...
Date Jan. 31, 2007 Report No. GAO-07-59 Title

Medicare: Improvements Needed to Address Improper Payments for Medical Equipment and Supplies

United States Government Accountability Office GAO January 2007 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate MEDICARE Improvements Needed to Address Improper Payments for Medical Equipment and Supplies GAO-07-59 January 2007 MEDICARE Highlights Highlights of GAO-07-59, a report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate Accountability Integrity Re...
Date Jan. 5, 2007 Report No. GAO-07-157 Title

Medical Devices: Status of FDA's Program for Inspections by Accredited Organizations

United States Government Accountability Office GAO January 2007 Report to Congressional Committees MEDICAL DEVICES Status of FDA’s Program for Inspections by Accredited Organizations GAO-07-157 January 2007 MEDICAL DEVICES Highlights Highlights of GAO-07-157, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Status of FDA’s Program for Inspections by Accredited Organiza...
Date July 25, 2006 Report No. GAO-06-724 Title

Mammography: Current Nationwide Capacity Is Adequate, but Access Problems May Exist in Certain Locations

United States Government Accountability Office GAO July 2006 Report to Congressional Requesters MAMMOGRAPHY Current Nationwide Capacity Is Adequate, but Access Problems May Exist in Certain Locations GAO-06-724 July 2006 MAMMOGRAPHY Highlights Highlights of GAO-06-724, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Current Nationwide Capacity Is Adequate, but Access Prob...
Date March 1, 2006 Report No. GAO-06-62 Title

Medicare Durable Medical Equipment: Class III Devices Do Not Warrant a Distinct Annual Payment Update

United States Government Accountability Office GAO March 2006 Report to Congressional Committees MEDICARE DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT Class III Devices Do Not Warrant a Distinct Annual Payment Update GAO-06-62 March 2006 Highlights Highlights of GAO-06-62, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability MEDICARE DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT Class III Devices Do Not Warrant a D...
Date Dec. 15, 2005 Report No. GAO-06-63 Title

Medicare and Medicaid Coverage: Therapies and Supplies for Inflammatory Bowel Disease

United States Government Accountability Office GAO December 2005 Report to Congressional Committees MEDICARE AND MEDICAID COVERAGE Therapies and Supplies for Inflammatory Bowel Disease GAO-06-63 December 2005 MEDICARE AND MEDICAID COVERAGE Highlights Highlights of GAO-06-63, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Therapies and Supplies for Inflammatory Bowel Dise...
Date Sept. 30, 2005 Report No. GAO-05-1042 Title

Food and Drug Administration: Limited Available Data Indicate That FDA Has Been Meeting Some Goals for Review of Medical Device Applications

United States Government Accountability Office GAO September 2005 Report to Congressional Committees FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION Limited Available Data Indicate That FDA Has Been Meeting Some Goals for Review of Medical Device Applications GAO-05-1042 September 2005 FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION Highlights Highlights of GAO-05-1042, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Rel...
Date Sept. 22, 2005 Report No. GAO-05-656 Title

Medicare: More Effective Screening and Stronger Enrollment Standards Needed for Medical Equipment Suppliers

United States Government Accountability Office GAO September 2005 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate MEDICARE More Effective Screening and Stronger Enrollment Standards Needed for Medical Equipment Suppliers GAO-05-656 September 2005 MEDICARE Highlights Highlights of GAO-05-656, a report to the Chairman, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate Accountability Integrity Reliability ...
Date Nov. 17, 2004 Report No. GAO-05-43 Title

Medicare: CMS's Program Safeguards Did Not Deter Growth in Spending for Power Wheelchairs

United States Government Accountability Office GAO November 2004 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate MEDICARE CMS’s Program Safeguards Did Not Deter Growth in Spending for Power Wheelchairs GAO-05-43 November 2004 MEDICARE CMS’s Program Safeguards Did Not Deter Growth in Spending for Power Wheelchairs Highlights of GAO-05-43, a report to the Chairman, Committee on Finance...
Date Sept. 7, 2004 Report No. GAO-04-765 Title

Medicare: Past Experience Can Guide Future Competitive Bidding for Medical Equipment and Supplies

United States Government Accountability Office GAO September 2004 Report to Congressional Committees MEDICARE Past Experience Can Guide Future Competitive Bidding for Medical Equipment and Supplies GAO-04-765 a September 2004 MEDICARE Past Experience Can Guide Future Competitive Bidding for Medical Equipment and Supplies Highlights of GAO-04-765, a report to congressional committees. The Medicare ...
Date June 22, 2004 Report No. GAO-04-718 Title

Contract Management: Further Efforts Needed to Sustain VA's Progress in Purchasing Medical Products and Services

United States General Accounting Office GAO June 2004 Report to the Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives CONTRACT MANAGEMENT Further Efforts Needed to Sustain VA’s Progress in Purchasing Medical Products and Services GAO-04-718 a June 2004 CONTRACT MANAGEMENT Further Efforts Needed to Sustain VA’s Progress in Purchasing Medical Products and Services Highlights of GAO-04-718...
Date April 28, 2004 Report No. GAO-04-716T Title

Medicare: CMS Did Not Control Rising Power Wheelchair Spending

United States General Accounting Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, April 28, 2004 Testimony Before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate MEDICARE CMS Did Not Control Rising Power Wheelchair Spending Statement of Leslie G. Aronovitz Director, Health Care—Program Administration and Integrity Issues GAO-04-716T April 28, 2004 MEDICARE CMS Did Not Control Risin...
Date July 16, 2003 Report No. GAO-03-998T Title

Group Purchasing Organizations: Use of Contracting Processes and Strategies to Award Contracts for Medical-Surgical Products

United States General Accounting Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, 2003 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights, Committee on the Judiciary, U.S. Senate GROUP PURCHASING ORGANIZATIONS Use of Contracting Processes and Strategies to Award Contracts for Medical-Surgical Products Statement for the Record by Marjo...
Date May 15, 2003 Report No. GAO-03-792R Title

International Affairs: Rebuilding Iraq

United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 May 15, 2003 The Honorable Richard G. Lugar Chairman The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Ranking Minority Member Committee on Foreign Relations United States Senate The Honorable Henry J. Hyde Chairman The Honorable Tom Lantos Ranking Minority Member Committee on International Relations House of Representatives Subject: Rebuilding Iraq Rebuild...
Date June 26, 2002 Report No. GAO-02-872T Title

VA and Defense Health Care: Potential Exists for Savings through Joint Purchasing of Medical and Surgical Supplies

United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 26, 2002 VA AND DEFENSE HEALTH CARE Potential Exists for Savings through Joint Purchasing of Medical and Surgical Supplies Statement of Cynthia A. Bascetta Director, Health Care—Veterans...
Date June 12, 2002 Report No. GAO-02-833T Title

Medicare: Challenges Remain in Setting Payments for Medical Equipment and Supplies and Covered Drugs

United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 12, 2002 MEDICARE Challenges Remain in Setting Payments for Medical Equipment and Supplies and Covered Drugs Statement of Leslie G. Aronovitz Director...
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 19, 2002 Report No. GAO-02-532 Title

Mammography: Capacity Generally Exists to Deliver Services

United States General Accounting Office GAO April 2002 Report to the Chairman, Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate MAMMOGRAPHY Capacity Generally Exists to Deliver Services GAO-02-532 Contents Letter Results in Brief Background National Capacity for Mammography Services Is Generally Adequate Capacity Has Decreased in Some Locations, Causing Scattered Problems Concluding Observations Agency Com...
Date March 14, 2002 Report No. GAO-02-531T Title

Medicare Outpatient Drugs: Program Payments Should Better Reflect Market Prices

United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 14, 2002 MEDICARE OUTPATIENT DRUGS Program Payments Should Better Reflect Market Prices Statement of Laura A. Dummit Director, Health Care—Medicare Payment Issues GAO-02-531T Mr. Chairman and Members of the Subco...
Date July 5, 2000 Report No. HEHS-00-79 Title

Medicare Payments: Use of Revised 'Inherent Reasonableness' Process Generally Appropriate

United States General Accounting Office GAO July 2000 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives MEDICARE PAYMENTS Use of Revised “Inherent Reasonableness” Process Generally Appropriate GAO/HEHS-00-79 Contents Letter Appendixes Appendix I: Scope and Methodology 3 36 39 Appendix II: Comparison of the Inherent Reasonableness Procedures f...
Date June 27, 2000 Report No. T-HEHS-00-143 Title

Medical Devices: Reprocessing and Reuse of Devices Labeled Single-Use

United States General Accounting Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 27, 2000 Testimony Before the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, U.S. Senate MEDICAL DEVICES Reprocessing and Reuse of Devices Labeled SingleUse Statement of Janet Heinrich, Associate Director Health Financing and Public Health Issues Health, Education, and Human Services Divi...
Date June 20, 2000 Report No. HEHS-00-123 Title

Single-Use Medical Devices: Little Available Evidence of Harm From Reuse, but Oversight Warranted

United States General Accounting Office GAO June 2000 Report to Congressional Requesters SINGLE-USE MEDICAL DEVICES Little Available Evidence of Harm From Reuse, but Oversight Warranted GAO/HEHS-00-123 Contents Letter Appendixes Appendix I: FDA’s List of Frequently Reprocessed SUDs 3 28 30 9 Appendix II: Comments From the Department of Health and Human Services Table Table 1: Surveys of SUD Repr...