But obviously that has been a real concern.
Does HHS and its agencies and offices currently confer with Urban Indian Organizations on an informal basis?
I am wondering what impact formal consultation would have between HHS and Urban Indian Organizations.
The health disparities faced by Native Americans must be addressed with urgency and commitment.
Streamlining the Indian Health Service to operate as a healthcare system as opposed to individual operations is critical.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
I would like to acknowledge the absence of Vice Chairman Murkowski who could not be here with us today.
In 2017, IHS was listed on the Government Accountability Office's GAO High Risk List, 2017.
I really think that is an area where you can have a big impact.
We can't be--we are the only dual nuclear base, and we are behind everybody else, and we keep getting pushed back. That is not acceptable.
In other words, you are going to continue on?