COVID-19 and the Indian Health Service
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Description
Discusses how the Indian Health Service (IHS) has been impacted by COVID-19. Describes concerns some tribes have, including the IHS testing capacity for COVID-19, workforce shortages, and lost revenue at IHS facilities. Outlines federal funding efforts to enhance the IHS COVID-19 response.
Date
05/2020
Type
Document
Organization
Congressional Research Service
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American Indian or Alaska Native · COVID-19 · Emergency preparedness and response · Policy