Indian Health Service: Information on Third-Party Collections and Processes to Procure Supplies and Services
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Description
Reviews the Indian Health Service (IHS) oversight of
collections received from third-party payers such as
Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance for care provided
to patients. Examines recent trends in third-party
collections; describes IHS's processes to procure medical
supplies, pharmaceuticals, and health care services; and
discusses the extent to which IHS has entered into
procurement contracts under the Buy Indian Act.
Date
03/2022
Organization
Government Accountability Office
Tagged as
Healthcare business and finance
· Policy
· Reimbursement and payment models
· Tribal communities