January 2012 eMailout
Week 1
MEMORANDUM
DATE: January 6, 2011
TO: NPAIHB Delegates, Tribal Health Directors and Tribal Chairs
FROM: Joe Finkbonner, RPh, MHA, Executive Director
RE: WEEKLY MAILOUT
- I.H.S. User Population FY2011
- Portland Area Facilities Advisory Committee tribal leader’s presentation
- Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Tribal Advisory Committee representation from the Portland Area of the Indian Health Service announcement
- National Indian Health Board 2012 Board of Directors Meeting & Annual Meeting, January 23-24, 2012
Attn: All Tribal Health Directors
- Health Care Reform: Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe’s planning for a Successful Implementation Sharing with Tribes, February 1 2012 in Kingston, WA
- 2nd Annual THRIVE Conference, June 25-29, 2012 in Portland, OR
- Free Web Training Opportunity- Community Health Improvement Plans (CHIP/SHIP), January 18, 2012
Attn: Washington (WA) Tribal Chairs, Tribal Health Directors & Delegates
Attn: Washington (WA) Tribal Health Directors & Delegates
- Division’s Behavioral Health Advisory Council (BHAC) Membership Memo and Application
- Washington Tribes and RAIOs Health Priority Summit- Cradleboard to Career, April 4-5, 2012 in Spokane, WA
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Staff Epidemiologist, Albuquerque Area Indian Health Board, Inc.
- Tribal Epidemiology Center Director, Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc.
INTERNSHIP ANNOUNCEMENTS
Week 2
MEMORANDUM
DATE: January 13, 2011
TO: NPAIHB Delegates, Tribal Health Directors and Tribal Chairs
FROM: Joe Finkbonner, RPh, MHA, Executive Director
RE: WEEKLY MAILOUT
- Letter to Dr. Yvette Roubideaux, Indian Health Services - Revision letter dated 1/9/2012 from 1/6/2012 RE: Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) compliance
- Indian Self Determination and Education Assistance Act Orientation SAVE-THE-DATE February 28-29, 2012 in Portland, OR
- NPAIHB Monthly Funding Report
- 7th Annual Tribal Leader/Scholar Forum (NCAI) Policy Research Center June 19, 2012 in Lincoln, NE
Attn: Oregon (OR) Tribal Chairs, Tribal Health Directors & Delegates
- Letter to Eric Parson, Oregon Health Policy Board
RE: Comments and Recommendations concerning draft “CCO Implementation Proposal” to implement the requirements of HB 3650 - Oregon Health Insurance Exchange (ORHIX): Tribal Consultation January 13, 2012 in Eugene, OR
Attn: Washington (WA) Tribal Chairs, Tribal Health Directors & Delegates
- Tribal Public Health Accreditation 101 Registration Form February 9, 2012 in Shelton, WA
- Washington State Health Care Authority’s HCA & AIHC Tribal Workgroup Upcoming Meeting Announcements for 2012
Week 3
MEMORANDUM
DATE: January 20, 2011
TO: NPAIHB Delegates, Tribal Health Directors and Tribal Chairs
FROM: Joe Finkbonner, RPh, MHA, Executive Director
RE: WEEKLY MAILOUT
- International Classification of Diseases (ICD) electronic transactions conversion to 10th revision codes ICD-10 announcement notice by the Portland Area Office Indian Health Services
- HHS Region X Tribal Consultation conference call announcement for January 26, 2012 at 10am (PST) & Save the Date HHS Region X Annual Tribal Consultation Meeting March 29-30, 2012 in Seattle, WA
- 14th Annual US Department of Health and Human Services Tribal Budget Consultation (ATBC) on March 7-9, 2012 in Washington, DC
- Indian Health Service Director’s selection of Portland Area representative to serve on the IHS Contract Support Cost Workgroup
- Save the Date: Upcoming Health Facility Board Meeting on February 21, 2012 at the PAO-IHS office
- Save the Date: Indian Self Determination and Education Assistance Act Orientation on February 28-29, 2012 in Portland, OR (topics & registration form attached)
- Hobbs Straus Dean & Walker General Memorandum 12-009 Indian Health Service Fiscal Year 2012 Appropriations PL 112-74
Attn: Tribal Health Directors & Delegates
Attn: Oregon (OR) Tribal Chairs, Tribal Health Directors & Delegates
- Report for the House Bill 5030 (2011) Budget Note on Oregon’s Long Term Care System
- Oregon’s proposed rule changes to adopt Primary Care Patient Centered Homes rules for FQHC, RHC, and Indian Clinics
Week 4
DATE: January 27, 2011
TO: NPAIHB Delegates, Tribal Health Directors and Tribal Chairs
FROM: Joe Finkbonner, RPh, MHA, Executive Director
RE: WEEKLY MAILOUT
- 2012 Long Term Services and Supports Conference Save the Date Invitation March 21-23, 2012 in Denver, CO
- 2012 Long Term Services and Supports Conference Call for Presentations March 21-23, 2012 in Denver, CO
- Hobbs Straus Dean & Walker General Memorandum 12-010 Department of Justice FY 2012 Tribal Assistance Grants
- Hobbs Straus Dean & Walker General Memorandum 12-011 Administration for Children and Families Tribal Consultations
- Hobbs Straus Dean & Walker General Memorandum 12-012 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to Hold Tribal Consultation
- Hobbs Straus Dean & Walker General Memorandum 12-013 Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations Proposed Rule
Attn: Tribal Health Directors & Delegates
