December 2022 Blogs

IHS 2022 Year in Review

As we come to the end of 2022, I want to reflect on the achievements across the agency. We have expanded access to health care and taken aggressive action to protect our tribal communities. We acknowledge the working partnerships with tribal leaders and urban Indian organization leaders and the organizations ... Continue reading

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Important Lessons Learned From Our Partners to Inform Our EHR Solution

As the former chief operating officer and chief information officer for a hospital, I always value the experiences and lessons learned from our partners across Indian Country. I know there is always a difference between planned and actual when it comes to IT implementation, and it’s what I sought ... Continue reading

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Strong IHS and VA Partnership Throughout Pandemic Highlighted in House Committee Oversight Hearing

On Tuesday, I testified during the U.S. House Committee on Veterans' Affairs full committee oversight hearing, "Review of the Role of VA's Fourth Mission and Pandemic Response." Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov . I appreciated the opportunity to share more about the Indian Health Service’s ongoing ... Continue reading

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Fiscal Year 2023 Tribal Management Grants Now Available for Tribes and Tribal Organizations

The Indian Health Service is now accepting applications for the 2023 Tribal Management Grants Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov , a competitive grant for federally recognized tribes and tribal organizations that is administered by the Office of Direct Service and Contracting Tribes. 

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IHS Efforts to Strengthen Services for Native Veterans Highlighted in Senate Committee Hearing

Yesterday, I testified during the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs hearing, “Native American Veterans: Ensuring Access to VA Health Care and Benefits Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov .” I appreciated the opportunity to provide the committee with more information about the collaboration ... Continue reading