Gallup Indian Medical Center limits care because of Trump executive order on contract review

Gallup Indian Medical Center limits care because of Trump executive order on contract review

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich called on the Trump administration to repeal the new policy, arguing it is "crushing" the rural hospital.

Policy Change Prompts Staff Shortages at Gallup Indian Medical Center - Real News Now

The introduction of a policy by the former Trump government emphasizing greater scrutiny of federal contract accreditations has induced labor shortages at a Native American medical facility in Gallup. This, in turn, forced considerable reductions in the provision of surgical services. The Gallup Indian Medical Center, managed by the Indian Health Service, a federal agency, has restricted general surgical procedures to only those patients in urge…