S. 1250: Restoring Accountability in the Indian Health Service Act of 2017

CBO Score

$115 million

Date of Report

Wed August 1st, 2018

CBO Report Details

Legislation Details

115th Congress

A bill to amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to improve the recruitment and retention of employees in the Indian Health Service, restore accountability in the Indian Health Service, improve health services, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Sen. John Barrasso — R — WY

This bill amends the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to require the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish a pay system for health care professionals employed by Indian Health Service (IHS) that is competitive with the salary of health care professionals employed by the Veterans Health Administration. HHS may establish incentives related to IHS employee recruitment and retention by providing relocation co...

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