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The Indian Health Service (IHS) plans to expand the Purchased/Referred Care Delivery Area (PRCDA) for the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska. This expansion will allow more members of the Iowa Tribe to access special medical services by including Jackson County in Kansas and Holt County in Missouri in the PRCDA. Currently, the PRCDA covers counties in Kansas and Nebraska, and this change would add approximately 77 more Tribal members to those eligible for these services. The IHS seeks public comments on this proposal and has confirmed that local tribes do not have objections to the overlapping PRCDAs.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a virtual meeting of the Advisory Committee on Tribal and Indian Affairs scheduled for February 25 and 26, 2025. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss and provide guidance to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs regarding Native American and Native Hawaiian veterans, focusing on healthcare services and benefits. The meeting will feature various updates and panels from several VA offices and associated organizations. The public is invited to attend and participate during the designated comment period by submitting summaries in advance or sending written feedback to the committee’s representative.

The Indian Health Service (IHS) is proposing to expand the Purchased/Referred Care Delivery Area (PRCDA) for the Sac and Fox Nation of Missouri in Kansas and Nebraska. This expansion aims to include Doniphan and Jackson Counties in Kansas, and Holt County in Missouri, allowing more Sac and Fox Nation members to become eligible for medical services not available at IHS facilities. The purpose is to provide healthcare to approximately seven additional tribe members residing in these areas. Feedback on this proposal is open until January 10, 2025.

The Indian Health Service (IHS), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, has announced a reorganization of its headquarters, specifically focusing on the Office of Information Technology (OIT) and the Office of Management Services (OMS). The reorganization aims to update structures, improve efficiency, and align with current technology and administration requirements. The new structure, approved by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, will streamline operations within these offices to better serve the healthcare needs of Indian communities. This change involves various functions like cybersecurity, records management, emergency preparedness, and asset management, enhancing the IHS's ability to support healthcare services.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is inviting the public and other federal agencies to comment on a proposed data collection project under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This project, known as the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NAMCS), aims to understand how people use various healthcare services, including visits to doctor's offices and community health centers. The survey collects data to study healthcare performance, aging population care, health insurance changes, new medical technology, and the use of electronic health records. The 2021-2023 survey plans to include around 6,000 office-based physicians and a growing number of community health centers, using new electronic data collection methods.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) are holding a public meeting for the CDC/HRSA Advisory Committee on HIV, Viral Hepatitis, and STD Prevention and Treatment (CHACHSPT) on April 12, 2021. This meeting is open to the public and can be accessed through telephone or web conference, with limited lines available. The Committee will discuss topics like HIV testing guidelines and new methods for HIV and HCV testing. The meeting is intended to advise on preventing and controlling these diseases and supporting healthcare services for affected individuals.