Tribal Health Services Self-Determination and Self-Governance Technical Assistance Monthly Office Hours FY26
2026-08-19 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
Due to the high demand for additional information, the USET Office Tribal Public Health is hosting office hours with Martha Ketcher, a subject matter expert, who will provide resources and guidance related to the navigating the Indian Self Determination Education Assistance Act as it pertains to health operations. To provide feedback on topics, please email Hailey Wade, USET OTPH Planning and Infrastructure Manager, at hwade@usetinc.org.

When: The third Wednesday of each month at 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Central/10:00 am – 1:00 pm Eastern

Who should attend: Tribal Leaders, Health Directors, Tribal Nation designated staff

Learning objectives

October 15: The Basic ISDEAA Contracting Title I vs Title V

November 19: The 340B Pharmacy

December 17: How to Add new Programs, Functions, Services and Activities (PFSAs), Clinics, Pharmacy

January 21: How to Interpret Tribal Shares Tables

February 18: How to write Letters of Intent (LOI); Estimating Pre-Award and Startup Costs

March 18: The Preparation of Budget Negotiation, Aligning Salaries, Structuring Budgets, Contract Support Cost (CSC)

April 15: Contract Support Costs (CSC) on Revenue Cycle Management (RCM), Direct Contract Support Costs

May 20: Maximizing Space for a 105(l)

June 17: Tribal Management Grant (TMG), Tribal Self-Governance Program (TSGP)

July 15: Annual Funding Agreement Negotiations & Defining Scope of Work

August 19: Health System Planning (HSP) Tools, Strategic Action Plan (SAP)

Registration is open!

Questions? Please contact Hailey Wade, USET OTPH Planning and Infrastructure Manager, at hwade@usetinc.org.

Clinical Operations Technical Assistance Office Hours with James Spillane
2026-08-19 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-09-02 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-09-16 11:00 - 12:30
The USET Office of Tribal Public Health (OTPH) will be holding regular virtual office hours with James Spillane and OTPH Data Improvement Staff to offer technical assistance on a variety of healthcare related topics. Please mark your calendars and feel free to drop by during these times.

When: The first and third Wednesday of every month at 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Central/12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Eastern

Who should attend: USET member Tribal Nation Health Directors and Clinical Staff

Learning objectives: These office hours are a great opportunity to discuss any questions, requests, or concerns you or your clinical staff may have regarding Social Determinants of Health, GPRA measures, EHR templates and reminders, RPMS, iCARE panels, workflow management, Patient-Centered Medical Home model and accreditation.

Registration is not required. Join via Zoom during any scheduled office hours.

Questions? Please contact Hailey Wade, USET OTPH Planning and Infrastructure Manager, at hwade@usetinc.org.

Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance: Wise Practices, a Tribal Behavioral Health ECHO Series
2026-08-25 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-09-22 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-10-27 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-11-24 13:00 - 14:00
Native Psychological Brilliance refers to the innate intelligence, strengths, balance, resources, and resilience of Native people.

When: The fourth Tuesday of every month at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Central/2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern

Who should attend: Tribal Nation health directors, clinic staff, counselors, social workers, physicians, nurses, Tribal Epidemiology Center staff, and anyone supporting Tribal Nation citizens through the health/behavioral health sector are welcome to join.

Learning objectives

Increase knowledge of innate intelligence of Native people and relationship to treatment and lifelong recovery

Deepen understanding of cultural practices as teaching tools for healthy behavior and how traditional practices influence behavior change

Gain knowledge of two examples of traditional behavioral health programs

Learn example of how to translate a traditional practice into a potential billable clinical service

CME/CE Program accreditation for physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners, nurses, counselors and social workers

Registration is open!

Questions? Contact reclaimingteam@usetinc.org.

Tribal Public Health Preparedness and Resilience Task Force Meeting
2026-09-01 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-10-06 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-11-03 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-12-01 12:00 - 13:00
The USET Tribal Public Health Preparedness and Resilience Task Force (Tribal PHPR) is a Tribally centered epidemiological approach to public health preparedness and resilience. Its primary goal is to strengthen the resilience of Tribal Nations in the USET region through strategies focused on mitigation, prevention, and preparation in the disaster management cycle.

The Task Force also builds relationships between Tribal Nations and the USET Epidemiology Team, creating a space to share best practices, discuss public health strategies, and collaborate on preparedness efforts.

When: The first Tuesday of each month at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Central/1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EasternMeetings will last 30-60 minutes, depending on the topic. Attend any meetings you are able — no ongoing commitment required.

Who should attend: You must be an employee, citizen, or otherwise designated with a USET member Tribal Nation to join.

Tribal Leaders & Tribal Council Members

Health Directors, Physicians, Medical Staff, Behavioral Health Professionals, Public Health Nurses

Emergency Response / Coordination Personnel, Homeland Security Personnel

Emergency Services Personnel, First Responders, Public Safety Personnel

Epidemiologists, Data Specialists

Risk Management Personnel, Community Planners

Environmental Health Staff, Public Works Personnel

Registration is open!

Questions? Please contact Anna Garrett, USET Senior Epidemiologist, at agarrett@usetinc.org, or Haley Tulis, Epidemiology Administrative Assistant, at htulis@usetinc.org.
