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Patients suffer when Indian Health Service doesn't pay for outside care - USA Today

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The article explores the struggles of Native Americans, including Plains tribes like the Sioux and Dakota people, in accessing medical care through the Indian Health Service (IHS). Specifically, it highlights delays and denials in funding for essential services, including pregnancy care. Chronic underfunding and complex eligibility criteria further exacerbate the issue, affecting tribal communities across regions such as North Dakota and South Dakota.

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