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Purchased/Referred Care (PRC)

Director's Workgroup on Improving PRC

Purpose

The Indian Health Service (IHS) Director's Workgroup on Improving PRC (Workgroup) was established in 2010 to provide recommendations to the Indian Health Service (IHS) Director on strategies to improve the Agency's PRC program. The Workgroup reviews input received to improve the PRC program; evaluates the existing formula for distributing PRC funds; and recommends improvements in the way PRC operations are conducted within IHS and the Indian health system.

Membership/Meetings

The Workgroup consists of two Federal or Tribal representatives from each of the 12 IHS Areas. The Workgroup typically meets two times per year.

Recommendations

The Workgroup submits formal recommendations to the IHS Director. Once approved, a Dear Tribal Leader Letter is issued to communicate the actions and recommendations to the public.

Point of Contact

Alison Sanders
Management Analyst
Office of Resource Access and Partnerships
Phone: 301-945-3329

Director's Workgroup on Improving PRC Membership