The Ineffectiveness of the Indian Health Service
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_32_12_0014
Dates
- Creation: April 12, 1978
- Creation: 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.
Full Extent
13 pages
Language of Materials
English
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