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The Ineffectiveness of the Indian Health Service

 Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_32_12_0014

Dates

  • April 12, 1978
  • 95th (1977-1979)

Scope and Contents

The text discusses the state of Indian health care in the United States, and suggests various solutions to improve the situation. These include fully funding the Indian Health Care Improvement Act, making Indian Health Service hospitals eligible for Medicare payments, and changing the way the Indian Health Service is funded so that it is treated as an entitlement program.

Extent

13 pages

Creator

Non-Specified

Congress 95th (1977-1979)

Policy Area Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Indians of North America--United States; Community health services--United States

Tribal Affiliation Non-Specified
  • TypeDeliverableUnit

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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