IHS Advocates Optimism Despite Uncertainty About Affordable Care Act

This story was filed on October 18, 2012

The Indian Health Service (IHS) and its clients face some uncertainty with the advent of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and federal belt-tightening, but continuation of services-even their expansion-is part of the IHS’ anticipated future, said Yvette Roubideaux, IHS director,…read more

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