Dear Tribal Leaders, Public Health Officials, and Indian Country Professionals, Please see the attached Dear Tribal Leader Letter initiating Tribal Consultation on a recent proposed rule that revises implementing regulations for Section 1557 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Section 1557) related to Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities, 42 U.S.C. § 18116. The NPRM …

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Indian Affairs (IA) launched the Tiwahe Initiative in fiscal year (FY) 2015 with six pilot sites. The Initiative is made up of several Human Services, Public Safety, and Justice program components, which work together to protect and promote the development of prosperous and resilient Tribal communities. The Tiwahe model is effective because it allows Tribes …

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This is the second 2022 meeting of the Facilities Appropriation Advisory Board as authorized by the Indian Health Care Improvement Act of 2010, Subtitle C, Health Facilities. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss, review, update, and resolve pertinent issues and goals from previous meeting and its outlook.

Description The Division of Behavioral Health (DBH) is pleased to present the IHS National Tribal Advisory Committee (NTAC) on Behavioral Health Meeting. The NTAC serves as an advisory body to the DBH and to the Director of the IHS, with the aim of providing guidance and recommendations on programmatic issues that affect the delivery of behavioral health care …

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The Community Health Aide Program (CHAP) Tribal Advisory Group (TAG) will meet to discuss updates on the implementation of the national CHAP to the contiguous 48 states. The CHAP TAG's role is to provide input and feedback to the IHS on the program's design and implementation to serve American Indian and Alaska Native communities. The …

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