Indian Health Service recruitment hindered by lack of housing for professionals

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The Indian Health Service (IHS) reported a national job vacancy rate exceeding 30 percent, with officials identifying the lack of housing for non-local medical professionals as a primary barrier to recruitment and retention. In response, the IHS announced $15.3 million in funding for eight staff housing projects in August 2026. This initiative involved…

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