GAO's Health-Related Reports, March 2006

The Government Accountability Office (formerly the General Accounting Office) is a wonderful source of information about how the government works (and a frequent source of story ideas for CBS' "60 Minutes").  And because most reports are the result of Congressional queries, they are some indication of what is on Congress' mind, as well.  Here are the health-related reports released in March 2006:

• Health Information Technology: HHS is Continuing Efforts to Define a National Strategy. GAO-06-346T, March 15, 2006 (17 pages). http://www.gao.gov/docdblite/details.php?rptno=GAO-06-346T
• Health Professions Education Programs. GAO-06-55, February 28, 2006 (42 pages). http://www.gao.gov/docdblite/details.php?rptno=GAO-06-55
• Long-Term Care Insurance: Federal Program Compared Favorably with Other Products, and Analysis of Claims Trend Could Inform Future Decisions. GAO-06-401, March 31, 2006 (52 pages). http://www.gao.gov/docdblite/details.php?rptno=GAO-06-401
• Medicaid Integrity: Implementation of New Program Provides Opportunities for Federal Leadership to Combat Fraud and Abuse. GAO-06-578T, March 28, 2006 (15 pages). http://www.gao.gov/docdblite/details.php?rptno=GAO-06-578T
• Medicare Durable Medical Equipment: Class III Devices Do Not Warrant a Distinct Annual Payment Update. GAO-06-62, March 1, 2006 (19 pages). http://www.gao.gov/docdblite/details.php?rptno=GAO-06-62
• Medicare Payment: CMS Methodology Adequate to Estimate National Error Rate. GAO-06-300, March 24, 2006 (42 pages). http://www.gao.gov/docdblite/details.php?rptno=GAO-06-300

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