The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is billing Medicare for patient care, but the Indian Health Service has reportedly failed to reimburse them.
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Updated Jul 24
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What happened
The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is billing Medicare for patient care, but the Indian Health Service has reportedly failed to reimburse them.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
Non-profit organization in Alaska, U.S.
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Medicare
US federal health insurance
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Indian Health Service
branch of the United States Health Department regarding the health of Native Americans (American Indians)
Related events
- The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has taken over management of the Alaska Native Medical Center, following the Indian Health Service's decision to transfer ownership.
- The American Association of Physicians of Indian origin (AAPI) has urged opposition to a proposed change in Medicare reimbursement policies.
- UnitedHealth Group billed the government for services provided to Medicare Advantage members.