Department of Health and Human Services Reports for October 2002

• GAO-03-182 - Bone Marrow Transplants (2002-10-18)
  Despite Recruitment Successes, National Program May Be Underutilized
• GAO-03-179 - Medicare Physician Payments (2002-10-18)
  Medical Settings and Safety of Endoscopic Procedures
• GAO-03-191 - Health Insurance (2002-10-25)
  States' Protections and Programs Benefit Some Unemployed Individuals
• GAO-03-177 - Prescription Drugs (2002-10-28)
  FDA Oversight of Direct-to-Consumer Advertising Has Limitations
• GAO-03-151R - Medicare Financial Management (2002-10-31)
  Significant Progress Made to Enhance Financial Accountability
• GAO-03-180 - Medicare+Choice (2002-10-31)
  Selected Program Requirements and Other Entities' Standards for HMOs
• GAO-03-187 - Nursing Homes (2002-10-31)
  Public Reporting of Quality Indicators Has Merit, but National Implementation Is Premature