As a result of the current Federal government funding situation, the information on this website may not be up to date or acted upon. Updates regarding government operating status and resumption of normal operations can be found at www.opm.gov . Despite the lapse in appropriations, IHS will continue to provide direct clinical health care services as well as referrals for contracted services that cannot be provided through IHS clinics. For more information on how IHS is impacted, visit: HHS Contingency Plan
Fact Sheets
The Indian Health Service's "Fact Sheets" contain general overview information on the IHS and on specific healthcare topics concerning American Indian and Alaska Native people.
- National Accountability Dashboard for Quality
- Patient Experience of Care Survey
- Patient Wait Times
- Purchased/Referred Care (PRC)
- Quality at IHS
- Quick Look
- Safe Water and Waste Disposal Facilities
- Special Diabetes Program for Indians
- Tribal Consultation
- Tribal Self-Governance
- Urban Indian Health Program
Related Information:
Indian Health Service Gold Book - The First 50 Years of the Indian Health Service
- IHS Gold Book Part 1 [PDF - 2MB]
- IHS Gold Book Part 2 [PDF - 2MB]
- IHS Gold Book Part 3 [PDF - 819KB]
- IHS Gold Book Part 4 [PDF - 658KB]