On May 20, 2020, the Indian Health Service (IHS) released a Dear Tribal and Urban Organization Leader Letter to provide updates about the Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI). The letter stated […]
A Centers for Disease Control (CDC) report presented to lawmakers revealed the disparate impact that COVID-19 is having on racial and ethnic minorities. The report found that while African Americans […]
On May 12, 2020 the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published a final rule with revisions to the Adoption and Foster Care Analysis Reporting System (AFCARS) regulations. The […]
Includes $50 million to UIOs for testing On May 19, 2020 the Indian Health Service (IHS) announced the most recent round of COVID-19 funding determinations in a Dear Tribal Leader and […]
The House Interior Appropriations Subcommittee will hold a hearing on Indian Health Service Covid-19 Response on Thursday, June 11 at 1:00 PM ET. On June 11, 2020, Executive Director Francys Crevier […]
On May 29, for the first time, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) met exclusively with a group of Urban Indian Organization (UIO) leaders. The call took place via Zoom […]
On May 5, 2020, Senators Kamala Harris (D-CA), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), and Tom Udall (D-NM) and Representatives Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), Raul Ruiz (D-CA) led 55 of their colleagues in letters […]
On April 30, 2020 Senator Kamala Harris announced she will introduce new legislation to combat racial and ethnic disparities during the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 Racial and Ethnic Disparities Task […]
On Thursday, May 14, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) released guidance on reopening businesses, communities, schools, camps, daycares and mass transit. Previous guidelines were withheld by the Trump […]
On Thursday, May 14, 2020, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass) and Representative Andy Levin (D-Mich) introduced the Coronavirus Containment Corps Act. The Coronavirus Containment Corps Act was co-sponsored by Sens. Tina Smith (D-Minn.) […]
This interim final rule with comment period (IFC) instituted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has instated several Medicare policies on an interim basis. These policies have […]
Tribal Budget Formulation Workgroup Releases FY22 IHS Funding Recommendations with $200.5 Million for UIOs On February 13-14, 2020, the Tribal Budget Formulation Workgroup (TBFWG) convened in Arlington, Virginia to develop the National Tribal […]
On Friday, May 15, NCUIH President and CEO of NATIVE HEALTH in Phoenix, Walter Murillo will participate in a Roundtable on Coronavirus in Indian Country: Tribal and Urban Organizations. More […]
On April 30, 2020, at President Trump’s direction, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a second round of regulatory waivers and rule changes “to deliver expanded care […]
On April 23, the Indian Health Service (IHS) announced its decision to distribute $20 million to Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs) in COVID-19 relief aid from the remaining CARES Act resources. […]
https://rubengallego.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/icymi-reps-gallego-mullin-introduce-bill-boosting-resources-urban-indian April 20, 2020 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Rep. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) introduced H.R. 6535 last week to expand Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) […]
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