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Testimony–Kay Culberson, President of National Council of Urban Indian Health before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on the Reauthorization of The Indian Health Care Improvement Act March 8, 2000

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Authors: Culberson, K
Publication Year: 2000
Last Updated: 2010-09-27 15:36:45
Journal: NCUIH
Keywords: NCUIH, National Council of Urban Indian Health, NSC, National Steering Committee, IHCIA, Indian Health Care Improvement Act, reauthorization, appropriations, SCIA, Senate Committee on Indian Affairs

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NCUIH strongly supports the recommendations of the National Steering Committee for the Reauthorization of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act. NCUIH, on behalf of the urban Indian health care organizations, was an active participant in the activities of the National Steering Committee in developing the recommendations.  This initiative brought together the Indian Health Service, the Tribes, and the urban Indians in a united effort to develop sensible and effective amendments to the IHCIA, as well as certain other Federal laws which affect the provision of health care services to Indian populations (such as the entitlement programs Medicaid and Medicare, as well as the Federal Tort Claims Act).  The parties recommendations are incorporated in H.R. 3397.  NCUIH fully supports these recommendations. 

     This testimony addresses those recommendations which directly relate to urban Indians and urban Indian organizations.  NCUIH asks that the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs fully support the entire set of recommendation made by the National Steering Committee.

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NCUIH strongly supports the recommendations of the National Steering Committee for the Reauthorization of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act. NCUIH, on behalf of the urban Indian health care organizations, was an active participant in the activities of the National Steering Committee in developing the recommendations.  This initiative brought together the Indian Health Service, the Tribes, and the urban Indians in a united effort to develop sensible and effective amendments to the IHCIA, as well as certain other Federal laws which affect the provision of health care services to Indian populations (such as the entitlement programs Medicaid and Medicare, as well as the Federal Tort Claims Act).  The parties recommendations are incorporated in H.R. 3397.  NCUIH fully supports these recommendations. 

     This testimony addresses those recommendations which directly relate to urban Indians and urban Indian organizations.  NCUIH asks that the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs fully support the entire set of recommendation made by the National Steering Committee.

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Testimony–House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health–Hearing on Health Care Reform Draft Proposal June 24,2009 Testimony of W. Ron Allen On Behalf of the Jamestown S

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Authors: W. Ron Allen
Publication Year: 2009
Last Updated: 2010-09-27 15:32:01
Journal: National Congress of American Indians
Keywords: Testimony, NCAI, National Congress of American Indians, HCR, health care reform

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I and NCAI strongly support the Administrations and Congress’s goals to reform health care.  Perhaps nowhere in the country will the effects of this reform be more beneficial than in Indian Country. We share the commitment to reducing costs, protecting current coverage and access to culturally competent care, and ensuring affordability and quality. These goals, as well as investments in workforce, prevention and wellness and long term care are much needed in Indian Country.

We are, however, concerned with several aspects of the House draft bill that seem to diminish the trust responsibility of the federal government to provide health care for American Indian and Alaska Native people.

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I and NCAI strongly support the Administrations and Congress’s goals to reform health care.  Perhaps nowhere in the country will the effects of this reform be more beneficial than in Indian Country. We share the commitment to reducing costs, protecting current coverage and access to culturally competent care, and ensuring affordability and quality. These goals, as well as investments in workforce, prevention and wellness and long term care are much needed in Indian Country.

We are, however, concerned with several aspects of the House draft bill that seem to diminish the trust responsibility of the federal government to provide health care for American Indian and Alaska Native people.

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Testimony of the National Indian Health Board Presented by Kathy Kitcheyan Chairwoman-San Carlos Apache Tribe and Board Member of National Indian Health Board on the Presidents FY 2007 Budget for American Indian and Alaska Native Health Programs 02-14-06

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Authors: Kitcheyan, K
Publication Year: 2006
Last Updated: 2010-09-27 15:23:38
Journal: National Indian Health Board
Keywords: IHS, Indian Health Services, NIHB, National Indian Health Board, appropriations, FY2007, budget, testimony

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The President recommends increases in nearly every line item of the Indian Health Service’s budget, requesting that Congress appropriate about $3.2 billion dollars this year for health care delivery to America’s Native Peoples and another $.8 billion in third party recoveries (such as Medicaid, Medicare and other third party insurance).  NIHB notes with appreciation that the FY07 budget request continues the Administration’s trend of slight increases to the IHS each year – but, with calculation for population growth included, as well as inflation, America’s Native populations cannot maintain even the status quo under this budget.  Further, the budget seeks to completely cut funding to urban Indian clinics – a significant block in the foundation of the Indian health care delivery and a recommendation that is completely unacceptable to us.  Indeed, in the current economic environment, the President’s request is appreciated. 

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The President recommends increases in nearly every line item of the Indian Health Service’s budget, requesting that Congress appropriate about $3.2 billion dollars this year for health care delivery to America’s Native Peoples and another $.8 billion in third party recoveries (such as Medicaid, Medicare and other third party insurance).  NIHB notes with appreciation that the FY07 budget request continues the Administration’s trend of slight increases to the IHS each year – but, with calculation for population growth included, as well as inflation, America’s Native populations cannot maintain even the status quo under this budget.  Further, the budget seeks to completely cut funding to urban Indian clinics – a significant block in the foundation of the Indian health care delivery and a recommendation that is completely unacceptable to us.  Indeed, in the current economic environment, the President’s request is appreciated. 

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Testimony of the National Council of Urban Indian Health Presented by Geoffrey Roth Executive Director for the Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Formulation for the Urban Indian Health Program February 14-15 2007

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Authors: Geoffrey Roth
Publication Year: 2007
Last Updated: 2010-09-27 15:19:18
Journal: NCUIH
Keywords: Testimony, Geoffrey Roth, UIHP, Urban Indian Health programs, appropriations, budget elimination, CHC's, community health centers

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Providing this testimony is particularly important at this time when following the recent announcement of the Administration's FY 2008 budgetthe Urban Indian Health Program line item now has been eliminated two years in a row. While the FY 2007 budget proposal argued that Urban Indian Health Program medical services are a duplication of services already provided by Community Health Centers (CHC), the FY 2008 budget cut states that "urban Indians can receive health care through a wide variety of Federal, State, and local providers." However, contrary to the assertions made in the President's FY 2008 budget, urban Indian health programs do not duplicate the functions of CHCs nor does Federal, State or local providers have the capacity, means or cultural understanding to take on the sizable urban Indian patient load. Rather, they serve a unique, non-duplicative and culturally specific purpose within the large urban Indian communities. The fact that there are other health services available in urban areas is already reflected in how IHS funding is distributed, with urban Indian programs receiving $32.744 million in FY 2007. This funding is a sound investment in urban Indian health - particularly when taking into consideration that these funds are leveraged on a 2-for-1 basis with private, local, state and other resources. With these monies the Urban Indian Health Organizations have successfully maintained their renowned high-quality medical and behavioral health services.

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Providing this testimony is particularly important at this time when following the recent announcement of the Administration's FY 2008 budgetthe Urban Indian Health Program line item now has been eliminated two years in a row. While the FY 2007 budget proposal argued that Urban Indian Health Program medical services are a duplication of services already provided by Community Health Centers (CHC), the FY 2008 budget cut states that "urban Indians can receive health care through a wide variety of Federal, State, and local providers." However, contrary to the assertions made in the President's FY 2008 budget, urban Indian health programs do not duplicate the functions of CHCs nor does Federal, State or local providers have the capacity, means or cultural understanding to take on the sizable urban Indian patient load. Rather, they serve a unique, non-duplicative and culturally specific purpose within the large urban Indian communities. The fact that there are other health services available in urban areas is already reflected in how IHS funding is distributed, with urban Indian programs receiving $32.744 million in FY 2007. This funding is a sound investment in urban Indian health - particularly when taking into consideration that these funds are leveraged on a 2-for-1 basis with private, local, state and other resources. With these monies the Urban Indian Health Organizations have successfully maintained their renowned high-quality medical and behavioral health services.

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Testimony of Rachel A. Joseph, Co-Chair of the National Steering Committee to Reauthorize the Indian Health Care Improvement Act Before the United States Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Oversight Hearing on Advancing Indian Health Care February 5, 2009

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Authors: Joseph, R
Publication Year: 2009
Last Updated: 2010-09-27 15:02:55
Journal: NA
Keywords: SCIA, Senate Committee of Indian Affairs, IHCIA, Indian Health Care Improvement Act, Testimony, Rachael Joseph

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The following recommendations are made to advance and improve the Indian health care delivery system. 

First and foremost, passage of the IHCIA reauthorization is a vital component of any health care reform so that the underlying authorities for the operation of the Indian health system reflect 21st century health care practices.

Secondly, the Indian health care delivery system needs to be fully funded, and specifically, full funding is needed for contract support costs (CSC) and contract health services (CHS).   

And finally, the Committee should explore extending health care coverage to IHS beneficiaries through the Federal Employees Health Benefit Program or through universal health care coverage established under any health care reform legislation that might be enacted.

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The following recommendations are made to advance and improve the Indian health care delivery system. 

First and foremost, passage of the IHCIA reauthorization is a vital component of any health care reform so that the underlying authorities for the operation of the Indian health system reflect 21st century health care practices.

Secondly, the Indian health care delivery system needs to be fully funded, and specifically, full funding is needed for contract support costs (CSC) and contract health services (CHS).   

And finally, the Committee should explore extending health care coverage to IHS beneficiaries through the Federal Employees Health Benefit Program or through universal health care coverage established under any health care reform legislation that might be enacted.

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Testimony of Moke Eaglefeathers Board President of National Council of Urban Indian Health on the President

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Authors: Eaglefeathers, M
Publication Year: 2007
Last Updated: 2010-09-27 13:25:28
Journal: NCUIH
Keywords: UIHP, Urban Indian Health Program, budget elimination, appropriations, FY 2007, Testimony, Congress, Moke Eaglefeathers

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"The Committee has included the funding level for urban health centers in the bill itself in order to underscore the importance of this program and the Committee's intention to insure that funding is continued in the Service's budget. The Committee is dismayed by reports from tribes that the Department of Health and Human Services has instructed the Service to proceed with plans to close down the 34 urban centers, despite the fact that the House Committee on Appropriations is already on record as disagreeing with the proposal for elimination. The Committee stresses that no funds were provided in fiscal year 2006 to effect the closure of these facilities and it expects the Department to refrain from any further action until House and Senate Committees on Appropriations have concluded negotiations on the 2007 budget.”

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"The Committee has included the funding level for urban health centers in the bill itself in order to underscore the importance of this program and the Committee's intention to insure that funding is continued in the Service's budget. The Committee is dismayed by reports from tribes that the Department of Health and Human Services has instructed the Service to proceed with plans to close down the 34 urban centers, despite the fact that the House Committee on Appropriations is already on record as disagreeing with the proposal for elimination. The Committee stresses that no funds were provided in fiscal year 2006 to effect the closure of these facilities and it expects the Department to refrain from any further action until House and Senate Committees on Appropriations have concluded negotiations on the 2007 budget.”

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Testimony of Geoffrey Roth, Executive Director of the National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Regarding Healthcare Reform June 11th, 2009

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Authors: Geoffrey Roth, National Council of Urban Indian Health
Publication Year: 2009
Last Updated: 2010-09-27 11:59:49
Journal: NCUIH
Keywords: testimony, congress, Geoffrey Roth, NNAACP, National Native American AIDS Prevention Center, SCIA, Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, recommendations, IHCIA, Indian Health Care Improvement Act, NCUIH, National Council of Urban Indian Health

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Honorable Chairman and Committee Members, my name is Geoffrey Roth. I am the Executive Director of the National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) and the President of the National Native American AIDS Prevention Center.  I am also a descendent of the Hunkpapa band of The Lakota Sioux Nation, part of the Standing Rock Tribe. On behalf of NCUIH, our 36 member clinics, and the 150,000 American Indian/Alaska Native patients that we serve annually, I would like to thank the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs for this opportunity to testify on Indian Country’s recommendations for health care reform. NCUIH strongly supports the joint recommendations drafted together with the National Indian Health Board and the National Congress of American Indians. All of our organizations believe that these recommendations are the very minimum of what must be included in health care reform. The National Council of Urban Indian Health also strongly encourages this Committee to pursue a standalone bill to reauthorize the Indian Health Care Improvement Act. Given the tight schedule for health care reform, I am honored for this opportunity to present what we feel are the key foundations that must be included in health care reform if it is to be meaningful for American Indians and Alaska Natives, whether they reside on or off Tribal land.

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Honorable Chairman and Committee Members, my name is Geoffrey Roth. I am the Executive Director of the National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) and the President of the National Native American AIDS Prevention Center.  I am also a descendent of the Hunkpapa band of The Lakota Sioux Nation, part of the Standing Rock Tribe. On behalf of NCUIH, our 36 member clinics, and the 150,000 American Indian/Alaska Native patients that we serve annually, I would like to thank the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs for this opportunity to testify on Indian Country’s recommendations for health care reform. NCUIH strongly supports the joint recommendations drafted together with the National Indian Health Board and the National Congress of American Indians. All of our organizations believe that these recommendations are the very minimum of what must be included in health care reform. The National Council of Urban Indian Health also strongly encourages this Committee to pursue a standalone bill to reauthorize the Indian Health Care Improvement Act. Given the tight schedule for health care reform, I am honored for this opportunity to present what we feel are the key foundations that must be included in health care reform if it is to be meaningful for American Indians and Alaska Natives, whether they reside on or off Tribal land.

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National Council of Urban Indian Health Letter to Dr. Walker of the Oregon Health and Science University–OneSky Center–04-30-08

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Authors: National Council of Urban Indian Health
Publication Year: 2008
Last Updated: 2010-09-16 13:48:29
Journal: NCUIH
Keywords: NCUIH, National Council of Urban Indian Health, One Sky Center

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On behalf of the 36 urban Indian health clinics across the United States, the National Council of Urban Indian Health would like to first congratulate you on the good and successful work that the One Sky Center has done in developing effective communication pathways for systems and individuals to access best practices specific to Native American cultures, developing networks of providers and resources dedicated to serving American Indians and Alaska Natives, and providing necessary consultation, technical assistance and training to organizations dedicated to serving the Native American community. I was delighted to tour your facilities in Portland this past April and would like to offer the strong support of the National Council of Urban Indian Health for the One Sky Center and all of your work.

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On behalf of the 36 urban Indian health clinics across the United States, the National Council of Urban Indian Health would like to first congratulate you on the good and successful work that the One Sky Center has done in developing effective communication pathways for systems and individuals to access best practices specific to Native American cultures, developing networks of providers and resources dedicated to serving American Indians and Alaska Natives, and providing necessary consultation, technical assistance and training to organizations dedicated to serving the Native American community. I was delighted to tour your facilities in Portland this past April and would like to offer the strong support of the National Council of Urban Indian Health for the One Sky Center and all of your work.

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Letter to Congressman Norm Dicks Committee on Appropriations March 18, 2008 from various Congressmen expressing support for the Indian Health Service

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Authors: United States Congress
Publication Year: 2008
Last Updated: 2010-09-16 12:06:11
Journal: United States Congressional Library
Keywords: uihp, Urban Indian Health Program, appropriations

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United States Congress Dear Colleague letter to Congressman Norm Dicks Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations requesting support for the Urban Indian Health Program for FY 2009

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United States Congress Dear Colleague letter to Congressman Norm Dicks Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations requesting support for the Urban Indian Health Program for FY 2009

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L701 Support Letter--Letter to Congressman Norm Dicks Committee on Appropriations March 18, 2008 from various Congressmen expressing support for the Indian Health Services's UIHP.pdf

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Support Letter–Letter to Congressman Dicks and Tiahrt Committee on Appropriations March 29, 2007 expressing support for Indian Health Services Urban Indian Health Program for FY2008

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Authors: United States Congress
Publication Year: 2007
Last Updated: 2010-09-16 11:39:39
Journal: United States Congressional Library
Keywords: United States Congress, Appropriations, UIHP, urban indian health program

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United States Congress Dear Colleague letter to the Committee on Appropriations requesting support for the Urban Indian Health Program for FY 2008

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United States Congress Dear Colleague letter to the Committee on Appropriations requesting support for the Urban Indian Health Program for FY 2008

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