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Tribal health leaders say Medicaid cuts would decimate health programs

News Medical Health Sciences

As Congress mulls potentially massive cuts to federal Medicaid funding, health centers that serve Native American communities, such as the Oneida Community Health Center near Green Bay, Wisconsin, are bracing for catastrophe.

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Congressional Roundup: Continuing Resolution Passed Extending Key Public Health Programs Including the Special Diabetes Program for Indians, Congress Passes Key Bills Impacting Native Veterans and Children

National Council on Urban Indian Health

The CR includes $100 billion for disaster relief in the wake of recent national disasters, a one-year extension of the Farm Bill to support agriculture, and extends all expiring health programs until March 31, 2025. Community Health Centers were funded at $4 billion per year from 2019 to 2023.

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Secretary Kennedy Visits Arizona Urban Indian Organization NATIVE HEALTH

National Council on Urban Indian Health

visited NATIVE HEALTHS Mesa clinic to learn more about the vital work of Urban Indian Organizations as part of the Indian Health System.Secretary Kennedy is on a tour that includes a focus on Tribal Health & Self-Governance and a discussion with Navajo Nation leadership on food sovereignty initiatives. Kennedy Jr.

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December Policy Updates: Continuing Resolution, Advocacy, and Key Updates for Urban Indian Health

National Council on Urban Indian Health

Key Public Health Programs Extended: The CR extends current funding for the Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI) through March 31, 2025, at $39.3 Extends current funding Community Health Centers, National Health Service Corps, teaching health centers that operate GME programs until March 31, 2025.