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Designing a Health System That Works for the Tribe

Description
Outlines the challenges facing the Rosebud Sioux Tribe as they work to restore services and improve quality in their Indian Health Service (IHS) hospital. Despite challenges leading to the closure of their emergency department and surgical and obstetrics wards, members of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe are exploring the option of hospital self-governance and believe a high quality healthcare system is within reach.
Author(s)
Jessica Bylander
Citation
Health Affairs, 36(4), 592-595
Date
04/2017
Type
Document
Tagged as
Access · American Indian or Alaska Native · Healthcare business and finance · Hospitals · Leadership · South Dakota