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On February 25, 2003, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to encourage cooperation and resource sharing between the Indian Health Service (IHS) and the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). The goal of the MOU is to use the strengths and expertise of both organizations to deliver quality health care services and enhance the health status of American Indian and Alaska Native veterans.
Five mutual goals were set forth in the MOU:
- Improve beneficiary's access to quality healthcare and services.
- Improve communication among the VA, American Indians and Alaska Native veterans, and Tribal governments with assistance from the IHS.
- Encourage partnerships and sharing agreements among IHS headquarters and facilities, VHA headquarters and facilities, and Tribal governments in support of American Indians and Alaska Native veterans.
- Ensure the appropriate resources are available to support programs for American Indians and Alaska Native veterans.
- Improve health promotion and disease prevention services to American Indians and Alaska Natives.
This purpose of this website is to share information about the agreement and the collaborative initiatives developed under this joint effort.
Memorandum of Understanding [PDF-816KB]
Press Release
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