Cherokee Nation Takes over Operations of Former Claremore Indian Hospital

Cherokee Nation takes over operations of former Claremore Indian Hospital

The Cherokee Nation has assumed the operations of the former Claremore Indian Hospital from the Indian Health Service.

Cherokee Nation’s takeover as a healthcare dynasty, how this could affect other tribes

Oklahoma has 39 tribes, with over 400,000 Native Americans residing in the state. Cherokee Nation, which has over 141,000 members located in Northeast Oklahoma, is the largest tribe in the nation. Source: Indian Health Services Facilities; Oklahoma State Department of HealthBy Leah Smith, Gaylord News WASHINGTON – Health services for Native Americans in Northeast Oklahoma are expecting a major boost following Cherokee Nation’s takeover on Wednes…