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SAVE THE DATE! November 13-14, 2008 Marriott Wardman Park Hotel Washington, DC SDPI Community-Directed and Demonstration Projects Grantee Conference “It is truly an historical event for all of our Special Diabetes Program for Indians Grantees to come together in our Nation’s Capital. We hope everyone will take this unique opportunity to join us in DC to network with other grantees and to share program accomplishments with members of the Tribal Leaders Diabetes Committee.” Kelly Acton, MD, MPH, FACP Director, IHS Division of Diabetes Treatment and Prevention For more information

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SDPI Community-Directed and Demonstration Projects Grantee Conference – November 13-14, 2008

On September 9, 2008, the Federal Register published a CMS proposed regulation to change ICD-9 code sets to ICD-10-CM (diagnosis) and ICD-10-PCS (hospital procedures). HHS proposes to make the compliance date for this proposed rule for all covered entities October 1, 2011. Comments are due by 5 p.m. ET on October 21, 2008 . The regulation may be viewed at ICD-10 PDF and a CMS fact sheet may be viewed here at CMS Fact-Sheet . Based on conversations with IHS, these changes will have a negative impact in Indian Country in the areas of training and loss of productivity during the change over period. There is also a concern regarding the upgrading of software and hardware to facilitate the change, IHS indicated that if a Tribe were using RPMS then IHS would take care of the upgrades. If, however, the Tribe were using off the shelf commercial software then the Tribe would be responsible for the upgrade cost. Other considerations are the following: Possibility of a delay in reimbursement during the transition, which will affect revenues Probability of having to have both ICD-9 and ICD-10 systems for an extended period of time in order to handle unpaid claims, contested claims or other related issues A risk of increased unpaid or improperly paid claims because improper coding with the new system NIHB believes that it is important that all concerned parties should submit comments on these proposed regulations. Not just because of the impact the changes will have, but also to put the thoughts and opinions from Indian Country on the record. The more comments submitted the more consideration CMS would give to those concerns. In order to assist in this process we have attached a template letter that may be used as is, or modified to suit your circumstances. The comments must be submitted no later than 5 p.m. ET on October 21, 2008. We apologize for the short notice and intend to give more timely notices in the future. You may submit the comments electronically by: Going to www.regulation.gov and Type “8-12-08” in the search box and click on “go.” Scroll down until you see “HIPAA Administrative Simplification: Modification to Medical Data Code Set Standards To Adopt ICD–10–CM and . . . .” just below it click on “Send a Comment or submission.” Then follow all the instructions. (when commenting please refer to file code CMS-0013-P) Or if you prefer, by regular mail: You may mail written comments (one original and two copies) to the following address ONLY (remember to allow sufficient time for delivery by 5 p.m. October 21, 2008): Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services, Attention: CMS-0013-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 By express or overnight mail: You may send written comments (one original and two copies) to the following address ONLY Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services, Attention: CMS-0013-P Mail Stop C4-26-05 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 If you have any questions please contact John Johns, NIHB Federal Regulations and Policy Analyst, at 202-507-4070 or jjohns@nihb.org .


Continue here: Important Information on Proposed Regulation to Change Code Sets (CMS-0013-P)

Caddo Nation Indian Child Welfare Caseworker Caseworker will be responsible for program management of the ICW program. Duties and Responsibilities: Directly responsible to the Program Manager. Responsible for Child Welfare Caseload Administers all phases of ICW data reports, legal documentation, evaluations, pre and post dispositions, provide referrals, investigations, interventions to protect the best interest of the children and families. Provides individual and group counseling in office and home site to families as well as children at risk, involved in child abuse or child custody proceedings. Obtain and maintain communications with state and federal court systems. Knowledge of court procedures, legal terminology, tribal/state agreements, case management in order to advocate for children and families. Act as liaison between tribal members and other social services agencies. Assist eligible tribal families in obtaining legal assistance in matters involving child custody. Transports clients as needed to and from homes, foster homes, shelters, hospitals, adoptive homes, office or CFR-CIO State child welfare proceedings. Must be able to work with resource agencies for child care and placement. Acts as speaker to other agencies and schools. Complies with child welfare codes and care guidelines Is required to have Tribal Council conduct background investigation of employee in accordance with P.L. 101-630, Sec. 408 (a) & (b). Other duties as assigned as they pertain to the roles of the ICW program. Qualifications: Possess Bachelor Degree in Human Service Field or related area and/or experience. Three years experience in Social Welfare or Indian Child Welfare Services preferred. Working knowledge of Oklahoma and Federal Legal System as it relates to child custody. Ability to work well with Indian Families and children. Possess valid Oklahoma motor vehicle operations license. Is subject to a pre-appointment investigation. An Indian preference position. Closing Date: Friday, 4:30pm, October 24, 2008. Applications may be obtained at the Caddo Nation and must be submitted with a resume. Caddo Nation of Oklahoma, Intersection Hwy 281 & 152, PO Box 487, Binger, OK 73009. Yvette Goodeagle Porgram Manager Caddo Nation P.O. Box 487 Binger, OK 73009 Ph: (405) 656-2344 Fx: (405) 656-2892 ygoodeagle@caddonation.org


Continue here: Job Opening: Indian Child Welfare Caseworker – Deadline: October 24, 2008

The Villers Fellowship The Villers Fellowship for Health Care Justice was created in 2005 by Philippe Villers, Founder and President of Families USA. Villers Fellows work in our health policy department and assist our organization’s efforts to improve access to health coverage for all Americans, especially for low-income and other vulnerable communities. Specifically, Villers Fellows will conduct research on a range of health care policy issues, and write and contribute to publications that are relevant to current health policy debates. In creating the fellowship, Mr. Villers aspired to develop a network of young leaders who share a passion for health care justice. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to health care justice work following their year as a fellow. Additionally, in order to encourage the development of future leaders, Villers Fellows must commit to mentoring at least one person over the course of their careers. The application deadline for the Villers Fellowship is January 15, 2009. You can find more information, including a downloadable application form, on our Web site: http://www.familiesusa.org/about/the-villers-fellowship.html If you have any questions about the Villers Fellowship for Health Care Justice or would like to request hard copies of the application brochure, please contact villersfellowship@familiesusa.org . The Wellstone Fellowship The Wellstone Fellowship for Social Justice aims to advance social justice through health care advocacy by focusing particularly on the unique challenges facing communities of color. Through this fellowship, established to honor the memory of the late Senator Paul D. Wellstone, we hope to expand the pool of talented social justice advocates from underrepresented racial and ethnic minority groups. The ideal candidate must demonstrate an interest in health care policy and racial/ethnic health disparities. Additionally, we are looking for an individual who displays the potential to contribute to social justice work after their year of hands-on experience as a fellow. You can find more information, including a downloadable application form, on our Web site: http://www.familiesusa.org/about/wellstone-fellowship.html The application deadline for the Wellstone Fellowship is February 6, 2009. If you have any questions about the Wellstone Fellowship for Social Justice or would like to request hard copies of the application brochure, please contact wellstonefellowship@familiesusa.org .


Continue here: Families USA is accepting applications for two fellowships – Deadlines: Jan 15 and Feb 6, 2009

Request for Comments on CMS 2010 – 2015 American Indian and Alaska Native Strategic Plan (CMS AI/AN Strategic Plan) Deadline : October 31, 2008 More Information : Dear Tribal Leader Letter (Adobe Acrobat PDF) For Review : CMS 2010 – 2015 American Indian and Alaska Native Strategic Plan (CMS AI/AN Strategic Plan (Adobe Acrobat PDF) 6.31MB

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CMS Strategic Plan for Tribal Review – Deadline: Oct 31, 2008