Investigation Reveals Chronic Mismanagement at Indian Health Service

An investigation into the Indian Health Service by Sen. Byron Dorgan (D-N.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, reveals a health system in a “chronic state of crisis” and suffering from “chronic mismanagement,” according to a KCCI report.

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The report examined the Aberdeen Area of the IHS, which covers areas of North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa and Nebraska, according to the report.

According to the report, the system is urgently in need of additional reform, even though IHS’ new director Yvette Roubideaux has made improvements since taking office.

Read the KCCI report on the Indian Health Service.

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