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Tag Archives: health and human services
Will the United States have enough workers to help an aging population?
More than 12 million Americans need assistance with routine daily activities, such as eating, dressing, bathing, and making meals. Direct care workers—home health aides, psychiatric aides, nursing assistants, and personal care aides—are the primary paid providers of the long-term care … Continue reading
Fragmented Data on Sexual Violence
Sexual violence has been in the headlines during the past year, including crimes involving college students, incarcerated people, and the military. Data collected by the federal government on sexual violence can help prioritize resources and design programs to prevent and … Continue reading
Podcast on Health Care Price Transparency
As consumers pay for a growing proportion of their health care, they have an increased need for information on cost and quality before receiving care, to help them plan and make informed decisions. Transparency tools from the Centers for Medicare … Continue reading
Flu Season Is Here!
It’s the start of fall, the leaves are starting to change color, and the days are getting shorter. But fall also means the return of seasonal influenza—it’s flu season. Getting the flu vaccine is one of the best ways you … Continue reading
Medicare Recommendations for Healthcare Fraud Prevention and Awareness Month
September may be Healthcare Fraud Prevention and Awareness Month, but GAO tracks this issue year round. Because the Medicare program is particularly susceptible to fraud, waste, and abuse, it has been on our High Risk list since we started compiling … Continue reading
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September 12, 2014
Tagged abuse, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CMS, fraud, HC, health, health and human services, Healthcare, healthcare abuse, healthcare fraud, Healthcare Fraud Prevention and Awareness Month, healthcare waste, high risk, medicare, open recommendations, recommendations, social security numbers, waste
Podcast on Electronic Health Records
The use and exchange of electronic health records among health care providers could potentially improve outcomes and quality of care for patients. GAO recently released reports on participation in electronic health records programs and HHS efforts to address information exchange … Continue reading
Don’t Get Burned—Burn Awareness Week
Hot drinks, fireplaces, space heaters—as people try to beat the cold, it makes sense to ensure that they’re ready to treat potential burn injuries. That’s why the first week in February is National Burn Awareness Week, an annual observation to … Continue reading
Podcast on Preventing Sexual Abuse by School Personnel
Sexual abuse by school personnel is a matter of particular concern because of the trust placed in school employees. Listen to our podcast with Director Kay Brown on GAO’s recent report on federal, state and school district efforts to prevent … Continue reading
Health Tips for the New Year
The New Year provides an opportunity for reflection on personal growth and improvement, which may involve setting health-related goals. We have done a number of reports about preventive health under Medicare and dental services that may help you make some … Continue reading
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January 14, 2014
Tagged ACIP, Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, colorectal cancer, dental coverage, dental insurance, dental services, flu, GAO, HC, health and human services, HHS, mammograms, medicare, Medicare Part B, osteoporosis, pneumonia, preventive health, preventive services, Prostate-Specific Antigen, PSA, PSA Screening, screenings, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, usgao
