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 20 Years of Accomplishments: 1986-2006

CRIHB is a founding member of the National Indian Health Board (NIHB) and represents Tribes and Tribal Health Programs in California to the NIHB today. We actively supported their move to Washington DC resulting in an expansion in their advocacy role with both Indian Health Service (IHS) and Congress.

CRIHB worked with the NIHB as an active partner in a national coalition to add language to the Medicare Modernization Act that will limit the ability of hospitals to charge more than Medicare rates to IHS and Tribal Health Programs. Read More PDF

Advocacy Program Evaluation - CRIHB Best Practice: Developing Research Infrastructure to Inform Advocacy.  Created by the California Endowment

 

  • 40th History Books +

    The CRIHB 40th History Books are now available for sale
    Full Members: $15 per book
    Associate Members: $20 per book
    Non Members: $30 per book
    If you would like to order a copy, please send an email to antone.anderson@crihb.net

  • Breaking News+


    America Reaffirms Health Care for Indian Country
    National Indian Health Board
    Washington, DC – The United States’ 564 federally‐recognized tribes claim victory with today’s
    historic passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The House passed the Senate’s
    health care reform bill by a vote of 219 to 212 which includes the reauthorization of the Indian Health
    Care Improvement Act (IHCIA), placing in effect health care legislation that American Indians and
    Alaska Natives have been requesting from Congress for the past ten years.     Read More.....



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    Darrell Hostler Fund Donations

    Phillip R. Lee
    Scholarship Donations

  • Call To Action+

    Want to get involved? Be sure to check out our "Call To Action" section and keep up to date on the important health issues affecting you and your family. You'll find important information on upcoming and ongoing legislative action, advocacy campaigns, and important Indian healthcare policy alerts. Read Federal Issues Updates or States Issues Updates.

  • In Memory+

    CRIHB HONORS THE
    PASSING
    OF WILMA MANKILLER
    FORMER PRINCIPAL CHIEF
    OF THE CHEROKEE NATION.
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