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April Policy Updates: Highlights from NCUIH’s Annual Conference and Hill Day, HHS Reorganization, Medicaid Cuts, and More

National Council on Urban Indian Health

UIO and HHS Partnership Secretary Kennedy Visits Arizona Urban Indian Organization NATIVE HEALTH. Lawsuits & Court Cases Updates Current court cases and legal action impacting American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) health care and policy. Pictured: Ben Smith (Navajo Nation), Acting Director of the Indian Health Service.

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February Policy Updates: Federal Funding Threats, IHS Budget Advocacy & Key Tribal Actions

National Council on Urban Indian Health

OMB Rescission & Future Threats : NCUIH urges Congress to exempt the Indian health system from future freezes and has submitted letters to OMB, HHS, and Congressional leaders advocating for protections. IHS Budget Advocacy : The IHS National Tribal Budget Formulation Workgroup recommends $73B for IHS and nearly $1B for UIOs in FY27.