Senate bill introduced to change how Indian Health Service manages care
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Senator [Name] introduced the Purchased and Referred Care Improvement Act of 2025. The bill aims to update how the Indian Health Service (IHS) handles “purchased and referred care.” This is a process where the IHS pays for medical services that cannot be provided directly at an IHS facility.
Why it matters: This is an administrative update intended to streamline how medical billing and care coordination work between tribal health providers and outside doctors.
Who it affects
- Patients receiving care through the Indian Health Service
This information comes from Congress.gov regarding a Senate bill; readers should consult the official text before relying on it for legal or medical planning.
Agency: Senate
Source: Congress.gov — read the official document