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Welcome to the National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) website! NCUIH is a National 501(c)(3) organization devoted to the support and development of quality, accessible, and culturally-competent health services for American Indians and Alaska Natives living in urban settings.  + Overview

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    REPOST: New Analysis: Uninsured rate for Americans with pre-existing conditions...
    2017-01-06
    Without ACA protections, more than half of non-elderly Americans could face discrimination in health care

    Since the Affordable Care Act (ACA) became law, millions of Americans no longer face coverage denials, higher costs, or coverage carve outs because of their medical histories. A new analysis from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services provides a first look at what happened to uninsured rates for Americans with pre-existing health conditions when the ACA’s major insurance market reforms took effect in 2014. It finds that, between 2010 and 2014, the share of Americans with pre-existing conditions who went without health insurance all year fell by 22 percent, meaning 3.6 million fewer people with pre-existing conditions went uninsured.

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    THE URBAN INTER-TRIBAL CENTER OF TEXAS APPOINTS NEW CEO
    2017-01-06

    The Urban Inter-Tribal Center of Texas (UITCT)
    Press Release 
    CEO ANNOUNCEMENT 
    For Immediate Release -January 5, 2017

    January 5, 2017, Dallas, TX: Effective December 12, 2016 -The Urban Inter-Tribal Center of Texas (UITCT) Board of Trustees is proud to announce that Angela Young has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer for the Urban Inter-Tribal Center of Texas. She will succeed Dr. Rodney Stapp who passed away suddenly last January. Ms. Young brings more than 27 years of nonprofit management and 14 years healthcare management experience to UITCT with strengths in strategic leadership, business development, grants management, physician relationships and project management. Her depth of knowledge in healthcare and the employment needs of American Indians and Alaska Natives, executive leadership skills and focus on providing quality services will support the mission and vision of UITCT. 

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    NCUIH seeks an Executive Director-- Position opening
    2017-01-06

    The Executive Director is a full time position with the responsibility of overseeing the day-to-day operations of the organization, implementing policies and procedures approved by the Board of Directors, executing NCUIH’s strategic plan and operating strategies, representing NCUIH and its membership at meetings, and developing, nurturing and expanding critical partnerships with national and regional partners.Full Description here

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    MHCF seeking candidates for a Senior Program Officer on American Indian Health.
    2016-12-30

    The Montana Healthcare Foundation (MHCF) is seeking candidates  for a Senior Program Officer on American Indian Health.   The full position description can be found here: http://waldronhr.com/searc…/montana-healthcare-foundation-1…

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