IHS awards $700K contract aimed at improving patient care

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) – The Indian Health Service has awarded a one-year, $700,000 contract to an independent expert to help federal government-operated medical facilities improve patient care and safety.
The IHS says the contract with The Joint Commission for accreditation services will help test the readiness of IHS hospitals for compliance surveys conducted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Officials say the training and education will benefit IHS facilities in the D