2016 Letters
December 27, 2016
The Principal Deputy Director writes to Tribal Leaders and Urban Indian Organization Leaders to highlight some of the major actions that have taken place over the past 10 months. [PDF - 124 KB]- Enclosure: Quality and Service Improvements at the Indian Health Service Calendar Year 2016 [PDF - 1 MB]
December 13, 2016
The Principal Deputy Director writes to Tribal Leaders to follow-up on the World Cafe hosted in Phoenix, Arizona on October 9, 2016, and the letter to Tribal Leaders on October 31, 2016, providing a summary report of the ideas and recommendations generated during the World Cafe. [PDF - 686 KB]- Enclosure: IHS Fact Sheet-Indian Health Service Partnerships with other Federal Agencies to Recruit Health Providers [PDF - 130 KB]
- Enclosure: Overview of Federal Hiring Process Flowchart [PDF - 130 KB]
November 16, 2016
The Principal Deputy Director writes to Tribal Leaders and Urban Indian Organization Leaders to provide the final 2016-2017 Quality Framework and Implementation Plan. [PDF - 683 KB]- Enclosure: Quality Framework Implementation Plan [PDF - 606 KB]
- Enclosure: 2016-2017 Quality Framework [PDF - 151 KB]
November 15, 2016
The Principal Deputy Director notifies Tribal Leaders and Urban Indian Organization Leaders that the deadline to provide comments on the Proposed Headquarters Realignment has been extended until January 13, 2017. [PDF - 836 KB]October 31, 2016
The Principal Deputy Director updates Tribal Leaders on the workforce recommendations generated during the World Café Forum held on October 9th, in Phoenix, Arizona. [PDF - 102 KB]- Enclosure: Summary Report [PDF - 68 KB]
October 27, 2016
The Principal Deputy Director writes to Tribal Leaders to announce that the Indian Health Service (IHS) has updated its Contract Support Costs (CSC) policy. [PDF - 187 KB]October 12, 2016
The Principal Deputy Director writes to Tribal and Urban Indian Organization Leaders to provide updates to an October 5 letter about a proposed realignment of IHS Headquarters.
[PDF - 93 KB]- Enclosure: Federal Register Notice Organization, Functions, and Delegation of Authority November 5, 2014 [PDF - 186 KB]
- Enclosure: Headquarters Organization Chart October 11, 2016 [PDF - 18 KB]
October 5, 2016
The Principal Deputy Director writes to Tribal Leaders about a proposed realignment of IHS Headquarters offices and a 30-day comment period that is open for input.
[PDF - 53 KB]- Enclosure 3: Interim IHS HQ Realignment Organization Chart - October 2016 [PDF - 70 KB]
- Enclosure 2a: Draft Functional Statement Headquarters Realignment 2016 [PDF - 271 KB]
- Enclosure 2: Realignment Organization Chart - October 2016 [PDF - 107 KB]
- Enclosure 1c: Federal Register Notice on Proposed Functional Statement from July 1, 2010 [PDF - 61 KB]
- Enclosure 1b: Federal Register Notice on Proposed Functional Statement from July 17, 2008 [PDF - 105 KB]
- Enclosure 1a: Federal Register Notice on Proposed Functional Statement from October 17, 2005 [PDF - 437 KB]
- Enclosure 1: Current IHS Headquarters Organization Chart [PDF - 92 KB]
October 5, 2016
The Principal Deputy Director writes to inform Tribal Leaders that on Sunday, October 9, the Indian Health Service (IHS) will host a Tribal Advisory meeting in conjunction with the Direct Service & Contract Tribes Advisory Committee (DSTAC) and Tribal Self-Governance Advisory Committee (TSGAC). The Joint Advisory meeting will be held at the Phoenix Convention Center, located in Phoenix, Arizona. [PDF - 187 KB]- Enclosure 3: Crosswalk of DSTAC and TSGAC Common Priorities, summarizes shared priorities of the IHS Direct Service Tribes Advisory Committee and Tribal Self-Governance Advisory Committee. [PDF - 38 KB]
- Enclosure 2: IHS Summary Sheet - Workforce Challenges, a 4-page review of challenges impacting Agency recruitment and retention of health care providers. [PDF - 77 KB]
- Enclosure 1: The Meeting Agenda includes the date; time; location; Speakers; and meeting overview and objectives. [PDF - 18 KB]
October 4, 2016
The Principal Deputy Director writes to inform Phoenix Area Tribal Leaders and Urban Indian Organization Leaders that on October 13, the Indian Health Service (IHS) will hold a Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer meeting at the Phoenix Area Office. [PDF - 49 KB]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]- Enclosure: Draft IHS Quality Framework [PDF - 172 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]- Enclosure: Fiscal Year 2015 Report to Congress on Administration of the Tribal Self-Governance Program [PDF - 55 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]- Enclosure: Draft IHS Quality Framework [PDF - 172 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]June 2, 2016
The Principal Deputy Director writes to Great Plains Area Tribal Leaders about the June 3, 2016-dated Federal Register Notice for the opening of a 90-day comment period to request written comments by Tribes, Tribal Organizations, and Urban Indian Organizations located in the Great Plains Area on the structure of the IHS Great Plains Area. [PDF - 539 KB]June 1, 2016
The Principal Deputy Director writes to Tribal Leaders to provide an update on the Proposed Rule for the Catastrophic Health Emergency Fund. [PDF - 35 KB]June 1, 2016
The Principal Deputy Director writes to consult with Tribal Leaders on a draft policy statement that proposes an expansion in the use of community health aides at Indian Health Service (IHS) facilities across the country. [PDF - 77 KB]May 24, 2016
Principal Deputy Director writes Tribal Leaders regarding Purchased/Referred Care rates [PDF - 26 KB]- March 21, 2016 Federal Register Final Rule [PDF - 243 KB]
- March 18, 2016 IHS Press Release [PDF - ]
April 21, 2016
The Principal Deputy Director writes to inform Albuquerque Area Tribal Leaders and Urban Indian Organization Leaders that on April 18, the Indian Health Service (IHS) held a conference call with Tribes and Tribal Organizations to discuss and consult with you about the Senior Executive Service (SES) search process to fill vacant IHS Area Director positions. [PDF - 590 KB]April 21, 2016
The Principal Deputy Director writes to inform Navajo Area Tribal Leaders and Urban Indian Organization Leaders that on April 18, the Indian Health Service (IHS) held a conference call with Tribes and Tribal Organizations to discuss and consult with you about the Senior Executive Service (SES) search process to fill vacant IHS Area Director positions. [PDF - 590 KB]April 21, 2016
The Principal Deputy Director writes to inform Phoenix Area Tribal Leaders and Urban Indian Organization Leaders that on April 18, the Indian Health Service (IHS) held a conference call with Tribes and Tribal Organizations to discuss and consult with you about the Senior Executive Service (SES) search process to fill vacant IHS Area Director positions. [PDF - 615 KB]April 11, 2016
The Principal Deputy Director writes to notify Tribal Leaders that effective April 11, 2016, a Tribal Consultation opens for a 60-day period to consult with American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes and Tribal Organizations on the Indian Health Service Contract Support Costs Policy [PDF - 52 KB]- Enclosure: Draft Contract Support Costs Policy [PDF - 757 KB]
April 1, 2016
The Principal Deputy Director informs Tribal Leaders that the Methamphetamine and Suicide Prevention Initiative has been renamed the Substance Abuse and Suicide Prevention program. She also requests input on several consultation topics.
[PDF - 132 KB]April 1, 2016
The Principal Deputy Director informs Tribal Leaders that the Methamphetamine and Suicide Prevention Initiative has been renamed the Substance Abuse and Suicide Prevention program. She also requests input on several consultation topics. [PDF - 125 KB]April 1, 2016
The Principal Deputy Director writes to Tribal Leaders to provide an update on our consultation on the Indian Health Service Contract Support Costs policy [PDF - 106 KB]February 8, 2016
The Principal Deputy Director writes to Tribal Leaders regarding a new partnership between the Indian Health Service and the Bureau of Indian Affairs to reduce opioid overdoses among American Indian and Alaska Native people. [PDF - 26 KB]January 7, 2016
The Principal Deputy Director writes to initiate a consultation on the Indian Health Service (IHS) Contract Support Costs (CSC) policy. [PDF - 172 KB]Search
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