June 3, 2020
HHS delivers $28,699,293 to tribal hospitals, clinics
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is delivering $28,699,293 from the Provider Relief Fund to support tribal response to COVID-19 in Washington. Nationally, $500 million in payments from the Provider Relief Fund went to the Indian Health Service (IHS) and tribal hospitals, clinics, and urban health centers.
The pandemic has disproportionately impacted IHS providers and programs. Many such providers have experienced significantly increased need for personal protective equipment (PP