HRSA Tribal Consultation and HHS meetings canceled for Wednesday, March 6 because of inclement weather and will be rescheduled.
One-to-One Sessions with HHS agency leadership meetings still scheduled for Thursday, March 7, 9 am to noon. From HRSA, only OFAM and BPHC staff need to attend.
Tribal Consultation Meeting Letter to Tribal Leaders (PDF - 147 KB)
Tribal Consultation Meeting Agenda (PDF - 493 KB)
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) improves access to health care services for all people in the U.S. who are uninsured, isolated, or medically vulnerable and supports health care providers in every state and U.S. territory.
HRSA is working with partner Federal agencies and Tribal communities in order to increase access to health professionals, health centers, and affordable health care in hopes of decreasing Tribal health disparities.
Health Resources and Services Administration provides opportunities for collaboration with Indian Health Service (IHS) facilities and Tribal organizations to improve access to care for American Indians and Alaska Natives. The two agencies are natural partners in providing comprehensive, culturally acceptable, accessible, affordable health care to improve the lives of Tribal populations.
To help Tribal organizations maximize the impact of key HRSA programs, the two agencies have identified the following priorities:
Tribal Consultation Policy (PDF - 358KB)
Update on Tribal Consultation Policy (PDF - 233 KB, 02/17/2012)
Update on Partnership with Urban Indian Health Organizations (PDF - 23 KB, 04/28/2010)
Update on HRSA-IHS Collaborative Efforts (PDF - 35 KB, 12/16/2009)