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GAO for Your Reading Pleasure
Our reports make for great reads, but sometimes summer calls for lighter fare. For National Book Lovers Day, read about how our real-life work shows up in best sellers and lesser known books alike. Best sellers
Veterans’ Access to Mental Health Care (podcast)
The number of veterans receiving mental health care services from the Veterans Health Administration grew 63% between 2005 and 2013—about three times the rate for all health services. How has the increased demand affected veterans’ access to care? Listen to … Continue reading
Opening the Door to Employment: The ADA at 25
On July 26, Americans mark the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. This landmark piece of civil rights legislation called for the full participation of individuals with disabilities in society—including in the workforce.
Closer Look at a New High Risk Area—Managing Risks and Improving VA Health Care
Last week, we issued our 2015 update to our High Risk List. Today, we take a closer look at 1 of the 2 new areas: Managing Risks and Improving VA Health Care. In the spring and summer of 2014, delays … Continue reading
Services for Veterans
As we express gratitude to the men and women who have served in our nation’s military this Veterans Day, we also reflect on how our nation helps prepare service members and veterans for a transition from military to civilian life. … Continue reading
Podcast on Timely Access to Outpatient Specialty Health Care for Veterans
Delays in VA medical center care have reportedly harmed some veterans. In 2012, VA found that its consult data were not adequate to determine the extent to which veterans received timely outpatient specialty care. Hear our podcast with Debra Draper, … Continue reading
Sharing Health Records for Servicemembers and Veterans
The Departments of Defense (DOD) and Veterans Affairs (VA) operate two of the nation’s largest health care systems, providing care to more than 9.6 million active-duty servicemembers and 6.3 million veterans. For many years, DOD and VA have known that … Continue reading
GAO’s Health Care Team
GAO’s workforce is organized largely by subject area, with most employees working in 1 of 14 mission teams. Today, we’ll be putting the spotlight on the Health Care team, which supports congressional oversight of federal agencies responsible for health care … Continue reading
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June 27, 2014
Tagged Affordable Care Act, Department of Defense, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Veterans Affairs, HC, health, health care, health insurance, HHS, Medicaid, medicare, medicine, military, military health care, mission team, PPACA, prescription drugs, private insurance, public health, VA, veterans
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ASKGAOLive: Recruitment of Student Veterans
Veterans face many challenges as they consider and enroll in colleges and universities. Join us for a live chat about GAO’s work on student veterans’ issues this Wednesday, May 14, 2014, at 2:00 pm ET. You can send us your … Continue reading
A Look at Health Care in Underserved Populations for National Public Health Week
Each year, the first full week of April marks National Public Health Week. During this time, people gather to recognize contributions to public health and highlight issues that are important to improving health across the country. This year’s theme is … Continue reading
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April 11, 2014
Tagged Affordable Care Act, Alaska Native, American Indian, contract health services, Department of Veterans Affairs, domestic violence, HC, health, health care, HIV, Indian Health Service, mental health, National Public Health Week, Native American, Native American Veterans, public health, sexual assault, suicide, VA, veterans, young adults