As Tribal communities continue to develop and grow, understanding the health needs of the population is essential for improving healthcare access, quality, and outcomes. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is through periodic, comprehensive Community Health...
The Value of Clinic Operational Assessments
In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing healthcare environment, conducting an operations assessment is helpful for maintaining and enhancing organizational effectiveness. Here’s why it’s important: Identify Improvement Areas: An operations assessment helps identify...
Supreme Court Enforces Reforms in Tribal Healthcare Funding and Support Costs
In a landmark decision on June 6, 2024, the United States Supreme Court ruled in favor of the San Carlos Apache Tribe and the Northern Arapaho Tribe, requiring the Indian Health Service (IHS) to pay eligible Contract Support Costs (CSC) for expenditures of third-party...
Could Your Tribe Benefit from a ISDEAA Section 105(l) Lease?
Since 1975 Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations have faced challenges in arranging for suitable facilities and equipment to operate programs contracted under the Indian Self-Determination Act, PL 93-638. In response, the Indian Self-Determination Act was amended in...
Tribal Public Health Systems Need “Dream Teams” with Specialized Skills
Blue Stone’s Tribal Health Specialist discusses the skills needed to build your Tribe’s “Dream Team” and the components of an effective public health infrastructure.
Solving the $47 Billion Tribal Healthcare Gap
Blue Stone spoke with Jamestown Chairman, Ron Allen on his Plan for a Prosperous Healthcare System for Tribes.
Make Healthcare an Economic Driver
Tribal Nations have the opportunity to leverage their health systems, or expand their health services, to start driving economic development.