Alex Sampson, Author at NCUIH

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Entries by Alex Sampson

USDA’s New Rule Expands Access to Food for Urban Native American Communities in Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations

December 10, 2024/in Policy Blog/by Alex Sampson

On October 31, 2024, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) issued a final rule on Food Distribution Programs: Improving Access and Parity. This final […]

Stay Informed: NCUIH Launches Updated Regulations Tracker for Indian Health Advocacy

October 17, 2024/in Policy Blog/by Alex Sampson

The National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) recently published an updated regulations tracker (https://ncuih.org/policy/regulation-tracker/) on NCUIH’s website (https://ncuih.org/). The tracker includes relevant regulations and other agency actions that impact […]

NCUIH Urges HHS to Collaborate with Urban Indian Organizations and Tribes on Syphilis and Congenital Syphilis Education, Stigma Reduction, and Data Sharing

October 16, 2024/in Policy Blog/by Alex Sampson

On September 4, 2024, the National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) submitted written comments to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Assistant Secretary for Health, Admiral […]

NCUIH Requests IHS Support All Facility Types and Integrate Social Services into the New IHS Electronic Health Record System

October 9, 2024/in Policy Blog/by Alex Sampson

On September 6, 2024, the National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) submitted written comments to the Indian Health Service (IHS) Director, Roselyn Tso, regarding the IHS’ January 18, 2024, […]

NCUIH Recommends Noncompetitive Funding Model and Support for Whole Family Substance Abuse Treatment in IHS Behavioral Health Initiatives

August 26, 2024/in Policy Blog/by Alex Sampson

On July 22, 2024, the National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) submitted comments to the Indian Health Service (IHS) Director, Roselyn Tso, in response to a May 21, 2024, […]

Department of Veterans Affairs Announces Revised Urban Indian Organization Reimbursement Agreement Program Template, Broadens Scope of Services

August 19, 2024/in Policy Blog/by Alex Sampson

On July 11, 2024, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)published a Dear Facility Leader letter announcing implementation of the revised VA-Urban Indian Organization (UIO) Reimbursement Agreement Program (RAP) template (hereinafter […]

NCUIH Calls for Improved Data Accuracy, Partnerships with Other Agencies, and Urban Indian Health Inclusion in IHS Strategic Plan

July 25, 2024/in Policy Blog/by Alex Sampson

On June 28, 2024, the National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) submitted written comments to the Indian Health Service (IHS) Director, Roselyn Tso, in response to IHS’ May 2, […]

NCUIH Requests Inclusive Governance and Equitable Cohort Selection for Urban Indian Organizations in IHS’ Health Information Technology Modernization Efforts

July 9, 2024/in Policy Blog/by Alex Sampson

On March 7, 2024, and June 7, 2024, the National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) submitted written comments to the Indian Health Service (IHS) Director, Roselyn Tso, regarding the […]

IHS Releases New Quarterly Report Highlighting Progress on Urban Indian Health Priorities: 100% FMAP, Collaboration with Other Federal Agencies

July 8, 2024/in Policy Blog/by Alex Sampson

On May 21, 2024, the Indian Health Service’s (IHS) Office of Urban Indian Health Programs (OUIHP) released their 4th Quarterly Report outlining progress on the agency’s 2023 Work Plan to implement […]

NCUIH Requests Enhanced VA Support and Improved Reimbursement Rates for Urban Indian Organizations in Reimbursement Agreement Program

June 21, 2024/in Policy Blog/by Alex Sampson

On May 15, 2024, that National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) submitted comments to the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA), in response to a May 1, 2024, Urban Confer […]