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How Increased Funding Can Advance the Mission of the Indian Health Service to Improve Health Outcomes for American Indians and Alaska Natives

Description
Provides an overview of health and healthcare disparities experienced by American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations. Describes the role of the federal government in financing and providing healthcare services to these populations. Discusses how enhanced funding could help further the Indian Health Service's mission to ensure that tribal communities have access to high-quality healthcare services.
Date
07/2022
Type
Document
Organization
HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation
Tagged as
Access · American Indian or Alaska Native · Health conditions · Health disparities · Health insurance · Health workforce supply and demand · Policy · Statistics and data

Organizations (1)

  • HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, view details