Noem's IHS Reform Bill Receives Ways and Means Committee Approval
September 21, 2016
September 21, 2016
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Kristi Noem, R-S.D. (at-large), issued the following news release:
With recruitment of quality medical staff being one of the top challenges within Indian Health Service (IHS) facilities in South Dakota, the House Ways and Means Committee today unanimously approved provisions introduced by Rep. Noem to offer tax-free student loan repayment for IHS medical staff. The provisions are part of Noem's HEALTTH Act, which aims to fundamentally reform the IHS. . . .
With recruitment of quality medical staff being one of the top challenges within Indian Health Service (IHS) facilities in South Dakota, the House Ways and Means Committee today unanimously approved provisions introduced by Rep. Noem to offer tax-free student loan repayment for IHS medical staff. The provisions are part of Noem's HEALTTH Act, which aims to fundamentally reform the IHS. . . .