DoD Health Care: Comments on a Defense Department Report on Military Podiatrists

Abstract

In response to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the Department of Defense's (DOD) report on the: (1) determination of requirements for nonphysician health care providers, specifically podiatrists; and (2) potential effects of additional authorizations for podiatrists on orthopedic surgeons' workloads and the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS) costs.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1986
Accession Number
AD1115912

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  • David P. Baine

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