The Policy Assessment informs urban Indian organizations policy priorities for 2024, identifies barriers to workforce recruitment and retention, and addresses critical funding needs. The National Council of Urban Indian Health […]
Happy New Year! 🍇 In this Edition: 🔎 Explore the latest on the government shutdown and a 2024 forecast, with a focus on Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI) funding. 🏛 Stay informed […]
On September 29, 2023, the National Council of Urban Indian health (NCUIH) submitted comments to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director, Shalanda Young, regarding the formulation of the […]
On December 1, 2023, the National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) published its report, “Recent Trends in Third-Party Billing at Urban Indian Organizations: A Focus on Primary Care Case […]
On December 11, 2023, the House passed the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act (H.R. 5378) with a vote of 320-71. The bill has now been received in the Senate. The original […]
On May 15, 2023, Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Representative Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14) reintroduced the National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH)-endorsed bicameral Black Maternal Health Momnibus (H.R.3305/S.1606), which now […]
The National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) recently updated its resource document showcasing the disproportionate gaps in national healthcare investment for American Indian and Alaska Native people. The Indian […]
On December 5-6, 2023, the National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) represented urban Indian organizations (UIOs) as a technical advisor at the Indian Health Service (IHS) Tribal Leaders Diabetes […]
The Biden-Harris Administration released the 2023 Progress Report for Tribal Nations (“Progress Report”) during the December 6-7, 2023, White House Tribal Nations Summit. The Progress Report touches on several areas […]
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) released its consolidated responses to VA’s Advisory Committee of Tribal and Indian Affairs’ (ACTIA) November 2022 recommendations to VA Secretary Dennis McDonough regarding improvements […]
On November 14, 2023, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) sent a Dear Tribal Leader and Urban Indian Organization Leader Letter (DTLL/DULL) to provide an update on suspected […]
On December 4, 2023, the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) issued a notice seeking nominations of individuals to serve on the Advisory Board for Exceptional Children (Advisory Board). There will […]
On October 31, 2023, the National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) submitted written comments in response to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Minority Health’s […]
Happy New Year! In This Edition: ….conference season is underway, and many more developments in urban Native health policy. Have a safe and happy holiday season! White House Tribal Nations Summit […]
On December 5, 2023, the House passed the National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH)-endorsed legislation, the Elizabeth Dole Home-and Community-Based Services for Veterans and Caregivers Act of 2023 (H.R. 542) […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 13, 2023) – On December 8, 2023, the Indian Health Service’s Director’s Award Committee honored the National Council of Urban Indian Health’s (NCUIH) CEO, Francys Crevier […]
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