Senate Bill 465
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Independent Outside Audit of the Indian Health Service Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Feb 28, 2017
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
465
Congress
115
Policy Area
Native Americans
Native Americans
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting Native Americans, including Alaska Natives and Hawaiians, in a variety of domestic policy settings. This includes claims, intergovernmental relations, and Indian lands and resources.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Independent Outside Audit of the Indian Health Service Act of 2017
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to contract with private entities to assess the health care delivery systems and financial management of the Indian Health Service (IHS). The assessment must address IHS issues including:
- the demographics and health care needs of the patient population,
- health care capabilities and resources,
- staffing levels at medical facilities and the productivity of each health care provider,
- information technology strategies related to providing health care,
- business processes,
- the competency of leadership regarding specified issues,
- tracking patients eligible for other federal health care programs, and
- the number of procurement contracts and awards under the Buy Indian Act.
February 28, 2017
09/26/2018
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
11/08/2017
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-236.
02/28/2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
02/28/2017
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:35:50 PM