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Cortez Masto, Rounds Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Health Outcomes for Tribal Communities

Source
The Office of Senator Cortez Masto
Link
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Date
Feb 3, 2026
Summary
Announces bipartisan legislation to elevate the Director of the Indian Health Service (IHS) to the Assistant Secretary for Indian Health within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The change would allow for greater authority in recruiting and retaining IHS workforce.
Tagged as
Legislation and regulations · Recruitment and retention of health professionals · Tribal communities