September 16, 2016
The Principal Deputy Director writes to Tribal and Urban Indian Organization Leaders in the Great Plains Area to inform them that the comment and confer period on the Organization and Structure of the Great Plains Area has been extended [PDF - 97 KB]
September 15, 2016
The Principal Deputy Director writes to Tribal Leaders to inform them that the comment period for the Quality Framework has been extended. [PDF - 30.7 KB]
August 21, 2016
The Principal Deputy Director writes Tribal Leaders to request views and comments on the enclosed Fiscal Year 2015 Report to Congress on Administration of the Indian Health Service (IHS) Tribal Self-Governance Program. [PDF - 102 KB]
July 29, 2016
The Principal Deputy Director writes Tribal Leaders to provide an update to the July 18 letter regarding the draft Circular that addresses the purchase of health care coverage, which is commonly referred to as Tribal Premium Sponsorship. [PDF - 53 KB]
July 29, 2016
The Principal Deputy Director writes to Tribal Leaders to inform them that the period to comment on the Community Health Aide Program letter has been extended until October 27, 2016. [PDF - 25 KB]
July 29, 2016
The Principal Deputy Director writes Tribal Leaders to provide an update to the June 1, Tribal Leader Letter on the Proposed Rule for the Catastrophic Health Emergency Fund (CHEF). [PDF - 39 KB]
July 22, 2016
The Principal Deputy Director writes to update Tribal Leaders on the Indian Health Service (IHS) Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI) and its fiscal year (FY) 2016 Community-Directed (C-D) grant application process. [PDF - 48 KB]
July 22, 2016
The Principal Deputy Director writes to Tribal Leaders to announce an opportunity for small businesses owners and operators in your communities, and individuals from your communities who are interested in starting their own businesses, to learn about pursuing contracting opportunities with the Department of Health and Human Services and other federal agencies. [PDF - 44 KB]
July 20, 2016
The Principal Deputy Director writes to Tribal Leaders about an exciting new Pilot to increase Medicaid and Medicare enrollment of IHS patients at six health facilities in four states. [PDF - 34 KB]
July 20, 2016
The Principal Deputy Director writes to Tribal Leaders to initiate a 60-day Tribal consultation on a draft Quality Framework. [PDF - 671 KB]
July 18, 2016
The Principal Deputy Director writes to Tribal Leaders to request comments and recommendations on a draft Circular to address the purchase of health care coverage. [PDF - 39 KB]
June 29, 2016
The Principal Deputy Director writes to inform Tribal and Urban leaders of a tribally-requested date change for the first onsite Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer Session on the organization and structure of the IHS Great Plains. [PDF - 2 MB]
June 15, 2016
The Principal Deputy Director writes Tribal Leaders to provide an update on the Indian Health Service's strategy to improve quality health care delivery for American Indians and Alaska Natives. [PDF - 721 KB]
June 10, 2016
The Principal Deputy Director invites Tribal Leaders to attend the 13th Annual Direct Service Tribes National Meeting and 6th Annual Great Plains Tribal Chairmen's Health Board Health Summit. [PDF - 102 KB]
June 9, 2016
The Principal Deputy Director writes to Tribal Leaders to provide an update to the April 1, 2016, letter requesting input on the Fiscal Year 2016 $10 million increase for Generation Indigenous Initiative Support, part of the Substance Abuse and Suicide Prevention Program. [PDF - 27 KB]
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