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Stronger Oversight of Doctors in Indian Health Service for Patient Safety.

This Act enhances patient safety within the Indian Health Service (IHS) by mandating prompt notification of state medical boards regarding investigations into provider misconduct. It requires IHS to conduct more thorough background checks on new hires, including reviewing 20 years of license violation history. The goal is to ensure that only qualified and ethical healthcare providers deliver services.
Key points
Faster removal of unfit providers: Federal health service must notify state medical boards of provider investigations within 14 days.
Stricter hiring checks: IHS must review 20 years of medical license violations and disciplinary settlements for all new healthcare provider candidates.
Increased transparency: IHS must proactively share detailed information about provider license violations with relevant state medical boards.
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Print number: 118_HR_8955
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large]
Process start date: 2024-07-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

IHS Provider Integrity Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_8955.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-07-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Faster removal of unfit providers: Federal health service must notify state medical boards of provider investigations within 14 days.
  • Stricter hiring checks: IHS must review 20 years of medical license violations and disciplinary settlements for all new healthcare provider candidates.
  • Increased transparency: IHS must proactively share detailed information about provider license violations with relevant state medical boards.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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