Significant and structural changes are needed and this bill boldly steps into that arena as a first attempt to open the dialogue of change.

Investing more taxpayer money in a dysfunctional system will only compound the problem.

The IHS needs major reform.

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.

Work with us on getting that coordinated.

The audit that Senator Thune has been discussing is essential to that being possible.

$80 million. $80 million, Mr. Chairman, that went for litigation that was taken from patient care in the Great Plains Area.

Senator Thune will take actions to obtain appropriate funding to implement the findings.

More taxpayer money won't solve the dysfunction because what IHS lacks is an efficient system and accountability.

There's got to be a way in which we can create a mechanism formalized so that consultation can take place.

Chairman Barrasso, one quick follow-up on that point. And I fully appreciate the fact, Secretary Wakefield, that you followed the protocols and whatever the bidding requirements to award that contract, but, my gosh, there has got to be…

The services provided by the Indian Health Service as malpractice, and I stand by those words.

We cannot accept failure or complacency, and, as a doctor, I know that quality health care is about putting the patient first.

The legislation proposed by Chairman Barrasso and Senator John Thune, S. 2953 'The Indian Health Service Accountability Act of 2016', is attempting to address long-standing Tribal concerns about the IHS.

This requires systemic change. You can't fix this by changing the oil and replacing the tires. We need a whole new car.

There's got to be whistleblower protection so when things go wrong and people report it, they aren't retaliated against.

Thune to seek restoration of funding for a FULL FLEDGED EMERGENCY ROOM AT THE WAGNER UNIT, TO PREVENT FURTHER UNTIMELY DEATHS.

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