Health Care Authority to End Requirement of State Intrusion on Tribal Land For years, the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) administered federal funds awarded to tribal governments for performing certain services under agreements referred to as “Consolidated Contracting with Tribes” (aka 7.01 Plans). Under these agreements, DSHS had...
Link to article The Puyallup Tribal Council, the governing body of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians, on Oct. 11 instituted a 100-day ban on the sale of flavored vapor products. The temporary ban applies to both cannabis and nicotine flavored vapor products sold on the reservation. Tribal Council has directed...
Draft agendas for the 30th Annual Centennial Accord: Pre-Meetings on November 6th Annual Meeting on November 7th These agendas are subject to change up until the day of the meetings. The Pre-Meeting work session agendas are still being drafted. More updates to follow. If you have any questions or would...
2019 Outbreak of Lung Injury Associated with E-Cigarette Use, or Vaping National Vaping Associated Lung Injury Situation On yesterday’s call, CDC provided an update on the national situation as of November 5, 2019. This information is also updated on their website and will be updated each Thursday: 2,051 cases of lung...
Washington State Tribal and Urban Indian Healthcare Provider EHR Vendor Fair Wednesday, September 18, 2019 Muckleshoot Health and Wellness Center 8:30 am to 4:30 pm REGISTER NOW: www.surveymonkey.com/r/AIHC-EHRVendorFair2019 Target Participants: Tribal and UIHP Health Directors; Clinic Managers; Nurses, MAs, CHRs, Dental Staff, Behavioral Health/Medical/Dental Providers; Billing Staff; Quality Compliance Staff;...
This morning Sheryl Pickering received the National WIC Association Leadership Award for her dedication to the infant formula rebate contract work. Sheryl’s work on this essential contract benefits 22 states and 200,000 infants. Sheryl’s nomination received support from WIC directors across the country. I couldn’t be more proud of her. Thank...
Washington State Tribal and Urban Indian Health Program Electronic Health Records Workshop AIHC Objectives and Agenda: Electronic Health Records Workshop 5-8-19 Register now! Wed, May 8, 2019 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM PDT Objective: Bring together leaders and staff from the Washington State Tribes and UIHPs to: Learn from each other...
American Indian Health Commission Insurance Carriers Fair & Tribal Assister Training April 30th, 2019- The American Indian Health Commission for Washington State will be hosting our annual Insurance Carriers Fair. Please register in advance to attend or as an insurance provider. May 1st, 2019- The AIHC will be hosting another...
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (From the Briefing Before The United States Commission on Civil Rights Held in Washington, DC, December 2018) Since our nation’s founding, the United States and Native Americans have committed to and sustained a special trust relationship, which obligates the federal government to promote tribal self-government, support the general...
The American Indian Health Commission (AIHC) for Washington State is a Tribally-driven non-profit organization with a mission of improving health outcomes for American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN) through a health policy focus at the Washington State level.
