Even though the Indian Health Service (IHS) provides care to a wide area of the population, what is an issue with this health service?
A. Services are predominantly given in the western part of the United States.
B. Health services can only be done through IHS facilities.
C. Any American Indian or Alaska Native can demand care from the IHS.
D. There is a redundancy of services in all its facilities.
Answer: A
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