The IHS Provider Expansion Act establishes a new Office of Graduate Medical Education Programs within the Indian Health Service to address healthcare workforce shortages in Native American communities. The office will create training pathways for doctors, nurses, and other health professionals through residency and fellowship programs at IHS facilities, while coordinating with academic institutions and other federal agencies. The legislation requires an interagency working group involving the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Labor, along with health agencies, to oversee implementation and submit quarterly reports to Congress for the first ten years. The bill authorizes at least $4 million annually starting in fiscal year 2027 to support these graduate medical education initiatives. This measure aims to improve recruitment and retention of healthcare providers serving Indian Health Service facilities across the country.
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