1. Office of Tribal Self-Governance Update Indian Health Service
April 1, Jennifer Cooper Director Office of Tribal Self-Governance

2. (3) the achievement of tribal health goals and objectives
Facilitation - 25 USC § 5392
Except as otherwise provided by law, the Secretary shall interpret all Federal laws, Executive orders, and regulations in a manner that will facilitate—
(1) the inclusion of programs, services, functions, and activities (or portions thereof ) and funds associated therewith, in the agreements entered into under this section; (2) the implementation of compacts and funding agreements entered into under this title; and
(3) the achievement of tribal health goals and objectives

3. IHS Strategic Plan Goal 1: Access
New Tribes – Jan 1
Ak-Chin Indian Community
Paskenta Band - Rolling Hills Clinic
103 Compacts and Funding Agreements
Over $2.3 billion transferred in Fiscal Year
 Over 370 Tribes participate

4. Hold – Staff Poster

5. Goal 2: Quality Create quality improvement capability
Provide care to better meet the health care needs of American Indians and Alaska Native communities.

6. Goal 3: Management and Operation – Communication
Improve communication and provide timely follow-up on correspondences
Self-Governance Reports to Congress

7. Goal 3: Management and Operation – Manage Assets and Resources
Self Governance FY 2019 Budget - $5.8 million
Support FY 2019 SG Planning and Negotiating Cooperative Agreements
Transferring funds to Tribes

8. Thank you Office of Tribal Self-Governance: