"We recommend that this subcommittee work with Representative Noem to locate authority that will put IHS' process at the front of the pack, not just a small step ahead."
"We are asking for the same provisions that the VA has recently received and changes that."
"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, as this legislation moves forward."
"I want to thank the subcommittee for having this important hearing on this critical issue. I also want to give particular thanks to Representative Noem for introducing this Act."
"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 Native Americans."
"What my legislation does is that it reimburses at Medicare rates."
"Well, what created the situation was CMS coming in and saying they would no longer reimburse for services provided in that emergency department because of conditions that were occurring there."