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NPAIHB Legislative & Policy Update
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
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Jun 17, 2021 (9:00 AM Pacific)
Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the U.S. Hearing: Examining Federal Facilities in Indian Country
Jun 17, 2021(10:00 AM Pacific)
IHS Health IT Modernization Listening Session
Jun 17, 2021(12:00 PM Pacific)
DSTAC Monthly Meeting
Jun 17, 2021 (11:30 AM Pacific)
Jun 20-24, 2021
NCAI Mid-Year Conference
Jun 23, 2021(10:00 AM Pacific)
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FEDERAL HEALTH AGENCY AND CONGRESS TRACKER (FHACT)
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An ongoing list of Dear Tribal Leader Letters, Federal agency actions, and legislation introduced in the 117th Congress related to health.
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IHS Tribal Consultation.IHS announced initiation of Tribal Consultation on Tuesday, Jun 8 at 10:00 Pacific to seek input and recommendations to improve the IHS Tribal Consultation Policy. Additionally, IHS is seeking nominations of two Tribal Leaders from each Area to serve on the IHS Director's Advisory Workgroup on Tribal Consultation. Nominations are due to the IHS Area Director by Jun 15, 2021.
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LEGISLATIVE & APPROPRIATIONS UPDATES
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H.R.3841 - Tribal Health Data Improvement Act. Congressmen Markwayne Mullin (OK) and Tom O'Halleran (AZ) introduced the Tribal Health Data Improvement Act. The bill would reaffirm Tribal public health authorities are entitled to access public health data. The Tribal Health Data Improvement Act passed the House last Congress by a voice vote but was not taken up by the Senate. This bill complements an earlier Senate bill S.1397 presented in April 2021.
Senate Labor, Health and Human Services, Education Appropriations Subcommittee Public Witness Testimony for FY 2022. The deadline to submit written testimony is Jun 24, 2021.
Senate Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee Public Witness Testimony for FY 2022. The deadline to submit written testimony is Jun 25, 2021.
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ADMINISTRATIVE and REGULATORY UPDATES
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Provider Relief Fund Guidance. HHS has released updated information regarding Provider Relief Fund (PRF) reporting and deadlines to expend funds. The deadlines to use funds and reporting time periods are provided below:
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Payments Received Period
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Deadline to Use Funds
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Reporting Time Period
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Period 1
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4/10/2020 - 6/30/2020
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6/30/2021
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7/1/2021 to 9/30/2021
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Period 2
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7/1/2020 - 12/31/2020
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12/31/2021
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1/1/2022 to 3/31/2022
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Period 3
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1/1/2021 - 6/30/2021
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6/30/2022
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7/1/2022 to 9/30/2022
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Period 4
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7/1/2021 - 12/31/2021
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12/31/2022
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1/1/2023 to 3/31/2023
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Department of Commerce announces National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) grants to expand broadband on Tribal lands. Nearly $1 billion in grants to expand broadband access and adoption on Tribal lands is available under the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program established by the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. Grants are available for eligible Native American, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian entities for broadband deployment, digital inclusion, workforce development, telehealth and distance learning. NTIA is holding a series of webinars to further inform the public about the program.
Veterans Affairs (VA) is conducting tribal consultation on their State Home Program. Section 3004 of the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020 amended the statutory authorities of the State Veterans Home Construction Grant Program and State Home Per Diem Program to allow tribes to participate. The VA is seeking input on any necessary legislative, administrative, or regulatory changes to support VA State Home Program operated by tribes.
- Written comments due Jul 3, 2021
VA Tribal Consultation on Pharmacy Reimbursement Rates. The VA is also conducting tribal consultation on pharmacy reimbursement rates for facilities in the lower 48 states participating in the VA's Indian Health Service/Tribal Health Program Reimbursement Agreement Program. The Dear Tribal Leader Letter was issued on May 29, 2021 with proposed changes to pharmacy reimbursement rates. NPAIHB will be hosting a tribal caucus to discuss the proposed changes.
Establishing Office of Minority Health Tribal Advisory Committee (TAC). HHS issued a DTLL to seek tribal input on establishing a TAC to advise the Office of Minority Health on the structure and function of the Center for Indigenous Innovation and Health Equity. Tribal consultation will be held during the 2021 HHS Regional Tribal Consultation Meetings.
- Region 10 Tribal Consultation Jun 14-16, 2021
- Written comments due Aug 20, 2021.
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