Contact
Risk Management, Indian Health Service
The Indian Health Service’s Risk Management Program is coordinated by the Office of Clinical and Preventive Services. You can reach a live individual below to discuss a risk management issue or to get answers about the Federal Tort Claims Act.
Paul R. Fowler, D.O., J.D., F.C.L.M., F.A.A.F.P., F.A.O.C.O.P.M.
Risk Management Program Director
Phone: (301) 443–6372
EY Hooper, M.D., M.P.H.
Medical Risk Manager
Phone: (602) 364–7742
Malpractice Claims, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Because the Indian Health Service is a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, a medical malpractice claim against IHS is defended by HHS. At the Department, Federal Tort Claims Act claims are referred to the Office of General Counsel—specifically:
Claims Office
Office of General Counsel
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
330 Independence Avenue, SW., Room 4760
Mailstop: Capitol Place
Washington, D.C. 20201
Phone: (202) 233–0232
Fax: (202) 233–0232
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