Senator Thune will take actions to obtain appropriate funding to implement the findings.
We need a willing partner at IHS who takes these issues as seriously as I do. As far as I'm concerned, this conversation is far from over.
We cannot accept failure or complacency, and, as a doctor, I know that quality health care is about putting the patient first.
Chairman Barrasso, one quick follow-up on that point. And I fully appreciate the fact, Secretary Wakefield, that you followed the protocols ...
I'd also like to thank Senator Thune and Congresswoman Kristi Noem for their tireless work to address the problems plaguing IHS.
There's got to be whistleblower protection so when things go wrong and people report it, they aren't retaliated against.
Significant and structural changes are needed and this bill boldly steps into that arena as a first attempt to open the dialogue of change.
This bill, the Indian Health Service Accountability Act, is the critical first step on the road to reform because it targets the issues we b...
Unfortunately, IHS has not been transparent and they have not been forthcoming about these issues.
leadership starts at the top, and if IHS leaders are a barrier to delivering quality care, then they should look for another job
CMS's findings have, once again, provided a public window in these facilities to view the substandard care
It seems like every time we have an emergency that comes up and there’s an obvious layout program, we find out more things are a problem and...
Well, thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding this important hearing in South Dakota, and I want to speak out to the commission and those who a...
We're talking about improving accountability at IHS.
I most certainly appreciate you taking the time to hold today's field hearing in South Dakota where our tribal members are all too familiar ...
the chronic failures of the IHS, failures that, frankly, are just unacceptable
IHS has not been forthcoming about changes.
I'll just close with this, that I also understand that IHS relies on a Norwegian accrediting body, DNV GL, to maintain your accreditation at...
