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The Armed Forces Institute of Pathology Should Consider Limiting and/or Charging User Fees for Civilian Consultations

HRD-82-129 Published: Sep 28, 1982. Publicly Released: Sep 28, 1982.
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GAO surveyed the policies and procedures of the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFIP) regarding consultations submitted by civilian pathologists for study and diagnosis.

Recommendations

Recommendations for Executive Action

Agency Affected Recommendation Status
Department of Defense The Surgeon General of the Army should conduct a cost-benefit study to determine the feasibility of charging user fees for civilian consultations. In the event that the cost-benefit study does not support the charging of user fees, the Surgeon General of the Army should instruct the Director of AFIP to follow up on the suggestions contained in the November 1981 Center for Advanced Pathology Consultation Committee Report for ways to improve the quality of cases submitted and to limit the number of civilian consultations.
Closed – Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.

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Cost analysisHealth research programsHealth services administrationMedical feesMedical researchProgram evaluationUser feesMilitary forcesArmed forcesFederal agencies