Neither the Winnebago Tribe, nor I, will stand idle as Indian Health Service kills our people, patient by patient.
The HEALTTH Act (H.R. 5406), proposed by Representative Kristi Noem, is attempting to address long-standing tribal concerns about the IHS.
I must say that we encourage you to pass this legislation, but I implore you do not abandon us after this.
If the committee members would come back, I think that the witnesses have really compelling testimony, and I think it would be beneficial, a...
I want to thank the subcommittee for having this important hearing on this critical issue. I also want to give particular thanks to Represen...
We thank the subcommittee for having this important hearing on this critical issue.
I would also like to thank Representative Noem for her partnership and for focusing attention on the critical needs of health care for Nativ...
What my legislation does is that it reimburses at Medicare rates.
The Indian Health Service is beyond broken. Fixing it is literally a matter of life and death.
The Indian Health Service is beyond broken, and fixing it is literally a matter of life and death.
the bill that Mr. Bear Shield was talking about is one that penalizes tribal businesses for not complying with the Obamacare mandate, which ...
We appreciate Rep. Noem and the subcommittee's efforts to address the systemic issues which have persisted in the Great Plains region.
I want to pass a bill that fixes problems and that everybody can get behind and recognize is a huge change.
I know we don't move as fast as people would like.
We believe this would work well for holding IHS accountable to its consultation requirements.
My bill would require that IHS update this formula and ensure that the money is getting to those people who need it the most.
As I have said before, I believe the IHS should get out of the hospital business, and my bill is a step in that direction.
Well, what created the situation was CMS coming in and saying they would no longer reimburse for services provided in that emergency departm...
