On November 5, 2021, in response to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendation that children ages 5-11 receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, the Federal Emergency Management Agency […]
MOU VA/HIS MOU Between the VA and IHS Updated to Improve the Health Status of AI/AN Veterans and Include UIOs. On October 1, 2021, the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs […]
The bill includes an amendment to allow Urban Indian Organizations to use existing funds for necessary infrastructure projects. On November 5, 2021, the House of Representatives passed the bipartisan infrastructure […]
Implementation of Executive Order on Access to Affordable Life-Saving Medications; Rescission of Regulation On October 1, 2021, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a final rule […]
The bill includes $100 million for the renovation, construction, expansion, equipment, and improvement of facilities owned or leased by an Urban Indian Organization and an extension of 100% FMAP for […]
On October 12, 2021, Representatives Betty McCollum (D-MN-04) and Don Young (R-AK-1) introduced a pair of bipartisan bills that would amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (IHCIA) to provide […]
Dear Indian Health Advocate, Yesterday, we sent out a policy alert about threats to remove funding for Indian Country from Build Back Better. We need your help to contact Congress to uphold […]
On October 20, 2021, the House passed the State Opioid Response Grant Authorization Act of 2021 (H.R. 2379) with a 380-46 vote. This bipartisan bill introduced by Representative David Trone […]
New Guidance: Preparing for the 2021-2022 Flu Season On September 9, 2021 the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) shared recommendations and guidance on co-administration of vaccines with COVID-19 vaccines. The […]
Final Rule: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Updating Payment Parameters, Section 1332 Waiver Implementing Regulations, and Improving Health Insurance Markets for 2022 and Beyond. On September 27, the […]
On September 30th, a group of Members of Congress introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to replace the term Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples’ Day across all federal law and regulations. This […]
The Senate bill includes a $30 million increase above the FY21 enacted level for urban Indian health. On October 11, 2021, the Senate Appropriations Committee released its fiscal year (FY) […]
With the start of the 2021-22 school year around the corner and some schools starting this week, the entire country is again facing thousands of local decisions about under what […]
On September 30th, 2021, in recognition of the National Day of Remembrance, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Congresswoman Sharice Davids (D-KS-3) and Congressman Tom Cole (R-OK-4) Introduced the Truth and Healing […]
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