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Technical Assistance and Training Support for Improving Patient Care

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The Indian Health Service is seeking technical assistance and training support focused on improving patient care. This requirement is categorized under NAICS code 541611 for administrative management and consulting services and is currently listed as a forecast. The project is managed by the Indian Health Service, with Lisa Majewski serving as the program point of contact and Brendon Moran acting as the contracting officer. Further details regarding the opportunity can be accessed through the official HHS industry forecast portal.

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Indian Health Service seeks technical assistance and training support for improving patient care.

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Indian Health ServiceView Agency

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541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting ServicesView NAICS

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Lisa Majewski

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