AIHC’s Executive Director was interviewed by Native News Online earlier this about ask for federal reimbursement through Medicaid for Traditional Indian Medicines. Click here to read more about her thoughts on the importance and value of this, as well as the need for ongoing cultural sensitivity on the topic. https://nativenewsonline.net/health/washington-s-american-indian-health-commission-asks-state-to-cover-traditional-healing Read More
Yesterday AIHC Executive Director Vicki Lowe, along with Kelly Cooper from DOH and Brinn Brady from WSALPHO, participated in a panel discussion for the State Board of Health to review 2025 Legislative Priorities ahead of Washington State’s next Legislative season, which kicks off next week. One priority that AIHC is asking the Legislature to consider Read More
American Indian Health Commission and Office of the Insurance Commissioner have partnered on guidance documentation for health insurance providers who work with Indian Health Care Provides and American Indian and Alaska Natives to ensure federal and state laws, many of which have been in place for decades, are not ignored. Click here to read or Read More