Health

2022

• 2022:002 Support for Proposal Submission to National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Tribal Epidemiology Centers Public Health Infrastructure (TECPHI)
• 2022 SPF:001 Supporting Compacting the Unity Health Center

2021

• 2021 SPF:002 Supporting Legislation to Expand Tribal Self-Governance in the Department of Health and Human Services

2020

• 2020 SPF:001 Appointment to the National Institutes of Health Tribal Advisory Committee
• 2020:005 Support for Proposal Submission to Indian Health Service Dental Clinical and Preventive Support Center 2020 Five-Year Funding Cycle
• 2020 SPF:007 National Health Related Workgroup and Committee Appointments
• 2020 SPF:011 Support for Nomination of Michael Weahkee for IHS Director
• 2020 SPF:012 Request the National Institutes of Health Engage in Meaningful Consultation Regarding Agency Initiatives and Tribal Consultation Policy

2019

• 2019 SPF:003 National Health Related Workgroup and Committee Appointments
• 2019 SPF:008 Calling Upon IHS to Improve Projection and Request Full Funding for 105(L) Leasing
• 2019 SPF:012 Support for Enacting Legislation Ensuring Medicaid Fulfills the Federal Trust Responsibility to American Indians and Alaska Natives
• 2019 SPF:013 Support for Direct Funding to Tribal Nations and the Indian Health Service for Hepatitis C Prevention, Screening, and Treatment    **TEMPLATE LETTER TO CONGRESS**
• 2019 SPF:015 National Health Related Workgroup and Committee Appointments
• 2019 SPF:023 Support for the Preservation of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act and Other American Indian and Alaska Native Specific Provisions of the Patient Protection Affordable Care Act

2018

• 2018:SPF 005 National Health Related Committee and Workgroup Appointments
• 2018:SPF 006 Opposition to Mainecare’s 1115 Research and Demonstration Waiver
• 2018 SPF:012 Opposition to Medicaid Work Requirements and Other Barriers to American Indians and Alaska Native Health Care Access
• 2018 SPF:013 Opposition to The Elimination of Medicaid “Received Through” Language
• 2018 SPF:014 Support for the Mitigating the Methamphetamine Epidemic and Promoting Tribal Health Act and Similar Legislation
• 2018 SPF:022  Support for USET SPF Member Tribal Nations Choosing to Join Litigation Efforts Against Opioid Drug Distributors, Pharmaceutical Drug Manufacturers and Wholesalers

2017

• 2017:004 Opposition to the Formation of Tribal Public Health Institutes
• 2017 SPF:005 Calling Upon the United States to Cooperate with Cuba to Bring Heberprot-P to Indian Country
• 2017 SPF:008 National Health Related Committee and Workgroup Appointments
• 2017 SPF:010 Request for the Administration and Congress to Include Tribal Nations in the Advancement of Any Health Reform and/or Affordable Care Act Repeal and Replace Efforts and to Protect the Indian Health Care Delivery System
• 2017 SPF:011 National Health Related Committee and Workgroup Appointments
• 2017 SPF:012 Support for the Reauthorization of the Special Diabetes Program for Indians

2016

• 2016:008 Request For Transitional Relief And Permanent Fix To The Employer Mandate For Tribal Nations
• 2016:009 National Health Related Committee And Workgroup Appointments
• 2016:017 To Advocate for Better Funding of Healthcare Facilities
• 2016:028 Support for the Dental Health Aide Therapy Program to Make Oral Health Care Services More Accessible to Tribal Nations
• 2016:032 Support for the Appointment of the Eastern Regional Tribal Representative to the Department of the Interior’s Workgroup on Contract Support Costs
• 2016:038 Authorization to Submit a Proposal for Continued Public Health Analysis and Disease Surveillance Through the Indian Health Service Epidemiology Program for American Indians/Alaska Natives
• 2016:039 National Health Related Committee and Workgroup Appointments
• 2016:041 Increased Funding and Opportunities Needed to Address the Opioid Abuse and Heroin Epidemic in Indian Country

2015

• 2015:012 National Committee and Workgroup Appointments 
• 2015:014 Support of the Indian Health Service Nashville Area Proposal to make Tribal Program, Services, Functions and Activities Shares Recurring Based on Fiscal Year 2014 Amounts
• 2015:024 Support of the Fiscal Year 2016 President’s Budget Request for Indian Healthcare
• 2015:032 Authorization for the United South and Eastern Tribes to Develop and Submit a Grant Proposal on Behalf of Those Member Tribes that Elect to Participate in the Special Diabetes Program for Indians Consolidated Grant Application
• 2015:037 Authorization for United South and Eastern Tribes to Apply for the Indian Health Service Dental Clinical and Preventive Support Center Grant

2014

• 2014:019 National Health Committee/Workgroup Appointments
• 2014:020 Support for the Introduction and Enactment of Legislation that Would Expand the Medicare-Like Rate Cap to All Nonhospital Services
• 2014:021 Authorization for USET to Apply for the Native American Research Center for the Health Funding Opportunity
• 2014:025 United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc. Indian Health Care Funding Priorities for Fiscal Year 2014
• 2014:026 Tribal Self Governance Advisory Committee delegates for the Nashville Area
• 2014:027 Request for the Indian Health Service and Bureau of Indian Affairs to Begin Consultation with Tribes on Formulating a Plan to Address Funding of Contract Support Costs
• 2014:028 Request for the Indian Health Service to Rescind or Amend its interpretation of Section 402 of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act
• 2014:045 Support of the Proposal to Enact Permanent Mandatory Appropriations for Contract Support Costs under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act
• 2014:046 National Health Related Workgroup Assignments
• 2014:047 Support Legislative Amendments to Titles I and IV of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act
• 2014:050 Authorization for United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc. to Prepare and Submit an Application for the Center for Disease Control and Prevention Grant program “A Comprehensive Approach to Good Health and Wellness in Indian Country”
• 2014:051 Recognition and Appreciation of the Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius for her Dedication and Efforts to Advancing Indian Health

2013

• 2013:001 United States Department of Health and Human Services Committee/Workgroup Appointments
• 2013:019 Requesting Reappointment of the Nashville Area Representatives to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Tribal Consultation Advisory Committee
• 2013:042 Urging the Exemption of the Indian Health Service from Sequestration
• 2013:043 Support for the Reauthorization of the Special Diabetes Program for Indians
• 2013:044 Support for Congressional Action to Make Uniform the Definition of Indian in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
• 2013:045 Request that the Administration Resolve Contract Support Costs Claims, Withdraw its Proposal to Limit Contract Support Costs in its FY 2014 Budget, and Support Full Contract Support Costs Funding
• 2013:046 Support for Alternative Funding Options for the Indian Health Service
• 2013:047 Support for Equal Treatment of Indian Health Service and Tribal Health Clinic Employee Health Professionals with Regard to the Federal Income Tax Status of Medicare and Medicaid Incentive Payments

2012

• 2012:007 Respectfully Request the United States Department of Health and Human Services Indian Health Service Director to Respond to United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc. Member Tribe Request Regarding “Liability of Payment Letter”
• 2012:008 United States Department of Health and Human Services Committee/Workgroup Appointments
• 2012:009 United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc Health Committee Funding Priorities For Fiscal Year 2013 and 2014
• 2012:033 Support of Fiscal Year 2013 President’s Budget Request
• 2012:038 VA/IHS Consultation Meeting Request
• 2012:042 Authorization for United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc. to Submit Application for the Native American Research Center for Health Grant
• 2012:043 Support for the Reauthorization for the Special Diabetes Program
• 2012:045 Authorization for USET to submit application for the Office of Minority Health American Indian/Alaska Native Health Disparities Program Cooperative Agreement

2011

• 2011:005 Opposition to the Proposed Department of Health and Human Services Indian Health Service Project Funding Agreements for Fiscal Year 2011
• 2011:006 Support Tribal Access to Federal Employees Health Benefits and Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Programs
• 2011:007 Support for the Reauthorization of the Special Diabetes Program for Indians
• 2011:008 United States Department of Health and Human Services Committee/Workgroup Appointments
• 2011:039 Preserving the Affordable Care Act and the Indian Health Care Improvement Act Reauthorization
• 2011:040 Authorization for USET to Prepare & Submit an Application for Indian Health Service Tribal Epidemiology Center Funding
• 2011:041 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Indian Health Service Committee/Workgroup Appointments
• 2011:042 USET Health Committee Fiscal Year 2012 Funding Priorities
• 2011:049 Support the Reauthorization of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
• 2011:050 Request the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services to Engage in Meaningful Consultation Regarding Qualifications for the Medicaid Electronic Health Record Incentive Payment Program and Tribal Health Programs
• 2011:051 Request for the Immediate Establishment of a Tribal/Federal Workgroup to Assist in the Implementation of §409 (Access to Federal Insurance) of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act

2010

• 2010:004 Authorization to Prepare and Submit a Proposal for the Dental Clinical and Preventive Support Center Funding
• 2010:005 Appointment of the Nashville Area Representatives for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Tribal Consultation Advisory Committee
• 2010:006 Recognition and Appreciation for Senator Byron L. Dorgan, Chairman, Senate Committee on Indian Affairs and the Dedication Shown to American Indian/Alaska Native People
• 2010:024 Appointment of the Nashville Area Representatives for the Department of Health and Human Services Tribal Consultation Policy Revision Workgroup
• 2010:036 Prescription Rx-Diversion and Abuse Tool Kit for Indian Country
• 2010:037 Appreciation of the Hard Work Received from Captain Bruce K. Malloy, Indian Health Service Nashville Area Office Special Assistant to the Area Director/Director of Emergency Services
• 2010:038 Support of the Reauthorization of the Special Diabetes Program for Indians

2009

• 2009:009 Support for Increased Funding for Nashville Area Indian Health Service Sanitation Facilities Construction Program
• 2009:010 United States Department of Health and Human Services Committee/Workgroup Appointments
• 2009:031 Support of the Reauthorization of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act
• 2009:032 Support of the Indian Health Service Information Technology Workgroup Appointments
• 2009:033 Authorization for United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc. to Submit Application for the Native American Research Center for Health Grant
• 2009:034 Process for Selection of USET, Inc. Director of Tribal Health Program Support
• 2009:035 Authorization for USET, Inc. to submit Application for Indian Health Service Special Diabetes Program for Indians Grant for Fiscal Years 2010-2011
• 2009:046 Support of the Inclusion of Indian Country in the Development of Legislation Regarding Health Care Reform
• 2009:047 Authorization for USET and Vanderbilt University to Implement a Research Project Titled “Using Health Information Technology to Improve Diabetes Management in American Indian Communities”
• 2009:059 Endorsement of the Indian Health Service Nashville Area Office Fiscal Year 2012 Core Budget Formulation Team
• 2009:060 Support of the American Indian and Alaska Native Provisions in the Health Care Reform Legislation
• 2009:061 Support of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act and the Inclusion in Health Care Reform Legislation

2008

• 2008:007 Recognition and Appreciation for Dr. Charles W. Grim’s Dedication and Efforts to Elevate the Health Status of American Indian/Alaska Native People
• 2008:008 Endorsement of the Nashville Area Office of the Indian Health Service Fiscal Year 2010 Core Budget Formulation Team
• 2008:033 Support for the Reauthorization of the Special Diabetes Program for Indians including continued Funding at a Level of $200 Million per year for Five Years
• 2008:034 Support for the Reauthorization of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act
• 2008:035 Support for the Reauthorization of the State Children’s Health Insurance Plan
• 2008:036 Support for the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians in their efforts to Secure Funding via the Indian Health Service Joint Venture Program
• 2008:037 Recommendation to Maintain the Current Distribution Formula(s) for the Special Diabetes Program for Indians Funding
• 2008:038 Request for Full Funding of Contract Support Costs to Maintain Tribally Operated Programs

2007

• 2007:013 Endorsement of the Nashville Area Office of the Indian Health Service Fiscal Year 2009 Core Budget Formulation Team
• 2007:043 Support for Reauthorization of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act
• 2007:044 Support for Reauthorization of the State Children’s Health Insurance Program
• 2007:045 Support for Reauthorization of the Special Diabetes Program for Indians including Continued Funding at a $200 Million per year for 5 years
• 2007:046 Support for Haudenosunee (Iroquois) Nations affected by the New York State Berger Commission Report on Hospital Restructuring

2006

• 2006:017 Authorization to Prepare and Submit Proposals for Funding Opportunities for benefit of the United South and Eastern Tribes
• 2006:018 Adoption of the Revised United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc. Health Committee By-Laws
• 2006:019 Support for the Exemption of the Indian Health Service from Rescissions Applied to Budget Appropriations
• 2006:020 Support for an Annual Combined Meeting of Department of Health and Human Services Regions I, II, IV and VI
• 2006:046 Support for the Reauthorization of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act
• 2006:047 Appointment of the Nashville Area Representative for the Department of Health and Human Services American Indian/Alaska Native Health Research Group
• 2006:048 Support of the FY 2007 President’s Budget Request
• 2006:061 Appointment of the Nashville Area Representative for the Department of Health and Human Services American Indian/Alaska Native Health Research Advisory Council
• 2006:062 Appointment of Nashville Area Representatives for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Tribal Consultation Advisory Committee

2005

• 2005:015 Endorsement of the Nashville Area Office of the Indian Health Service Fiscal Year 2007 Core Budqet Formulation Team
• 2005:016 Support for the Inclusion of Health Professionals in the Indian Health Service Loan Repayment Program
• 2005:017 Penobscot Nation Governmental Rx Partnership
• 2005:025 Support for the Reauthorization of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act
• 2005:026 Support for Medicaid Reimbursement across State Borders
• 2005:065 Request for the Indian Health Service (IHS) to Assist Tribes in Correcting Problems within the Regional Supply Center in Ada, Oklahoma
• 2005:066 Request for Administration on Aging to Lower the Age Threshold for Program Participation
• 2005:067 Support of the Government Performance and Results Act and Related Pilot Projects
• 2005:068 Support for Reauthorization of the Special Diabetes Program for Indians including Continued Funding at a Level of $150 Million Per Year
• 2005:069 Nashville Area Office (NAO) Residual Base Increase to Account for Health Paycost Increases
• 2005:070 Appreciation for the Hard Work Received from Indian Health Service Nashville Area Office Acting Director of Office of Public Health and Dental Office, Byron Jasper, D.D.S.

2004

• 2004:017 Veteran’s Administration Pharmaceutical Prime Vendor Contract
• 2004:054 Endorsement of the Nashville Area Office of the Indian Health Service Fiscal Year 2006 Core Budget Formulation Team
• 2004:055 Opposition to Indian Health Service Proposed Changes to User Population Calculations
• 2004:056 Selection Process for Indian Health Service Nashville Area Office Director
• 2004:079 Support for a Youth Conference to Address Alcohol and Substance Abuse in Tribal Communities

2003

• 2003:023 Support for Homeland Security and Bio-Terrorism Funding to Tribal Governments
• 2003:024 Authorization to Change the Health Information Office to Tribal Health Program Support and the Health Information Officer to Director – Tribal Health Program Support
• 2003:025 Authorization to Request the Indian Health Service-Nashville Area Office to Delay the Posting/Hiring of the Diabetes Control Officer until 2003 USET Impact Week
• 2003:026 Support for Using the Most Recently Validated User Population Figures in Indian Health Service Funding Formulas
• 2003:027 Support for the Implementation of the Contract Health Service Funding Formula Recommended by the National Workgroup
• 2003:028 Authorization for the United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc. to Contract Additional Programs, Services, Functions and Activities from the Indian Health Service – Nashville Area Office
• 2003:076 Endorsement of the Nashville Area Office of the Indian Health Service Fiscal Year 2005 Core Budget Formulation Team
• 2003:077 Support for the Confirmation of Dr. Charles W. Grim as Director of Indian Health Service
• 2003:078 Fiscal Year 2003 Indian Health Service Budget Priorities
• 2003:079 Support for Introduction of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act within the House and Senate During the 108th Congressional Session
• 2003:080 Rescind USET Resolution No. 2002:062 Entitled, “Urging US Army Corps of Engineers to Prioritize the Re-Allocation of Funding in FY 2003 to Elevate the Seneca Nation’s Concerns Regarding Kinzua Dam Water Levels”
• 2003:081 Support for a Youth Conference to Address Alcohol and Substance Abuse in Tribal Communities
• 2003:109 Native American Alcohol and Substance Abuse Program Consolidation Act
• 2003:110 Elevation of Director of Indian Health Service to Assistant Secretary within the Department of Health and Human Services
• 2003:111 Endorsement of the Fiscal Year 2005 Indian Health Service (IHS) Needs Based Budget
• 2003:112 Support for the Reauthorization of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act

2002

• 2002:024 Support for a Youth Conference to Address Alcohol and Substance Abuse in Tribal Communities
• 2002:025 Appreciation for the Hard Work Received from the USET Diabetes Project Coordinator and Health Policy Analyst, Thomas L. John
• 2002:026 Support for the Election of Buford Rolin to Serve as the Chairperson of the National Indian Health Board (NIHB)
• 2002:027 Endorsement of the “Dancing the Path 2002” Regional Healing and Wellness Conference
• 2002:028 Elevation of Director of Indian Health Service to Assistant Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services
• 2002:053 Equal Subsidy in Lieu of Drug Elimination Program
• 2002:061 Indian Health Service’s Stakeholders Satisfaction Survey Regarding Tribal Consultation
• 2002:063 Endorsement and Support of Buford Rolin to Serve on the Indian Health Service Restructure Workgroup
• 2002:064 Tribal Consultation Regarding the Selection of the Indian Health Service Director 
• 2002:065 Support of H.R. 1662 Reauthorization of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act
• 2002:066 Endorsement of the Nashville Area Office of the Indian Health Service Fiscal Year 2004 Core Budget Formulation Team 
• 2002:067 Authorization to Contract for Additional Programs, Services, Functions, and Activities from the Nashville Area Office of the Indian Health Service and Conduct a Feasibility Study
• 2002:068 Formal Request for a Restructuring Action Plan from Indian Health Service, Nashville Area Office
• 2002:090 Support for the USET Feasibility Study and Authorization to Prepare a Business Plan to Contract Additional Programs, Services, Functions and Activities from the Nashville Area Office of the Indian Health Service
• 2002:091 Request for Review of the Indian Health Service Small Ambulatory Grant Program Policies and Procedures
• 2002:092 Request for Formal Tribal Consultation From the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
• 2002:093 Endorsement of the Fiscal Year 2004 Indian Health Service Needs Based Budget and $1 Billion Increase Recommended by Senator Daschle
• 2002:094 Request for a Temporary Waiver of the IHS from the “One HHS” Initiative
• 2002:095 Support and Endorsement of the Proposal to Extend the Special Diabetes Grant Program for Indians and Increase Funding

2001

• 2001:021 Endorsement of the Nashville Area Office of the Indian Health Service Fiscal Year 2003 Core Budget Formulation Team
• 2001:022 Support of Re-Authorization of Indian Health Care Improvement Act
• 2001:023 Appointment, Endorsement, and Support of USET Tribal Leaders to Indian Health Service Committees/Workgroups
• 2001:043 Support for Michael H. Trujilo to Complete Term as Director, Indian Health Service
• 2001:044 Distribution Methodology for Fiscal Year 2001 Diabetes Funds
• 2001:045 Support for a Youth Conference to Address Alcohol and Substance Abuse in Tribal Communities
• 2001:054 Continued Participation in USET Tribal Diabetes Project Grant
• 2001:055 Allocation of FY 2001 Supplemental Diabetes Funding
• 2001:075 Continued Funding of the Drug Elimination Program
• 2001:079 Approval to Amend the Nashville Area Substance Abuse Certification Board (NASACB) Bylaws
• 2001:080 Appointment, Endorsement and Support of Individuals to Serve on the Nashville Area Substance Abuse Certification Board (NASACB)
• 2001:081 Endorsement of the FY 2003 Indian Health Service (IHS) Needs Based Budget

2000

• 2000:018 Endorsement of the Nashville Area Office of the Indian Health Service Fiscal Year 2002 Core Budget Team
• 2000:019 Elevation of Director of Indian Health Service to Assistant Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services
• 2000:036 Support of the Indian Health Service Circular 2000-01 Contract Support Cost
• 2000:037 Opposition to the Level of Need Funded Study
• 2000:038 Support for Expansion of Existing HIO Program
• 2000:060 Authorization of Support for Catawba Identification Products to Develop a Nationally Recognized Health Identification Card
• 2000:072 Endorsement of the FY 2002 Needs Based Indian Health Service Budget
• 2000:073 Support and Authorization to Prepare and Submit a Proposal Under the Indian Health Service Epidemiology Program for American Indian/Alaska Native and Urban Indian Communities
• 2000:074 User Population Figures for Tribes in the USET/IHS Nashville Area
• 2000:086 IHS to Work With HCFA to Establish a National Medicaid Reimbursement Designation Policy
• 2000:088 Indian Health Service and Bureau of Indian Affairs Prioritize Disability Issues for American Indians/Alaskan Natives
• 2000:089 Monitor Joint Effort with the NCAI Sub-Committee on Disability Issues
• 2000:090 Creating a Tribal Liaison Position/Department Within the New Office on Disability Policy, Evaluation and Technical Assistance Through Department of Labor for Indian Country

1999

• 1999:018 Endorsement of the Nashville Area Office of the Indian Health Service Fiscal Year 2001 Core Budget Formulation Team
• 1999:019 IHS-Nashville Area Office Budget Information Request
• 1999:020 Contract Support Costs Data Reconciliation
• 1999:021 Recommendation to DHHS Secretary Regarding Vacancy within the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs
• 1999:022 Support for the Use of Tribal Specific Data in the Formula Used to Distribute Year Three Diabetes Grant Funds
• 1999:023 Authorization to Request Disclosure of Programs, Functions, Services and Activities
  Associated with the Office of Tribal Activities-Nashville Area Office
• 1999:024 Support for the Restoration of Decreases to the IHS Budget and Limitation of the
  Moratorium of New and Expanded 638 Contracts and Compacts
• 1999:043 Endorsement of the FY 2001 Needs Based Indian Health Service Budget
• 1999:044 Endorsement of Executive Orders Directing “Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments”
• 1999:045 Support for National Native American AIDS Prevention Center Priorities

1998

• 1998:010 Dancing the Path Healing and Wellness Conference
• 1998:011 New Diabetes Funds
• 1998:028 Endorsement of  the Nashville Area Office of the Indian Health Service Fiscal Year 2000 Core Budget Formulation Team and Request for Inclusion of $80M for ISD Queue
• 1998:029 New Diabetes Funds Distribution Methodology for Fiscal Year 1998
• 1998:030 Support for Additional Funds Requested by the Indian Health Service for Fiscal Year 1999
• 1998:031 Assistance in Revival and Retention of First Languages

1997

• 1997:017 Publication of “Institutionalization of an Epidemiological Database for a Regional Native American Youth Treatment Center”
• 1997:020 Request for Allocation of New Health Care Dollars to Fund Newly Federally Recognized Tribes
• 1997:021 Elevation of Director of Indian Health Service to Assistant Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services
• 1997:045 NAO Residual – Base Determination
• 1997:047 Support of the FY ’98 Indian Health Service Budget
• 1997:052 IHS Contract Support Report
• 1997:067 Endorsement of the NAO of the IHS FY 99 Gore Budget Formulation Team and Request for Inclusion of $39 M for Indirect
• 1997:068 NAO Redesign/Tribal Model
• 1997:069 Board Authorization for USET, Inc. to Prepare and Submit Proposals/Contracts/Grants for an Epidemiology Project
• 1997:070 Rejection of NAO Presentation

1996

• 1996:003 A Resolution to Support Buford Rolin as Chairman of National Indian Health Board
• 1996:021 Board Authorization for USET to Submit Application for a Tribal Management Grant: Data Collections and Information Resources

1995

• 2/95-16IMP Nashville Area Acting Director Position
• 2/95-17IMP One Additional Member to Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA)
• 2/95-18IMP Two Additional Members to Indian Health Design Team (IHDT)
• 2/95-20IMP Recommendation to Proceed with Indian Health Service Nashville Area Office (NAO) Area Director Selection Process
• 5/95-01LA Establishment of Bylaws for Governing the Operation and Management of the Nashville Area Substance Abuse Certification Board (NASACB)
• 5/95-02LA Endorsing the Formulation of a Nashville Area Office Redesign Steering Committee
• 5/95-03LA Endorsing a Survey of the Member Tribes of USET by the Nashville Area Office on Priorities for Redesign Efforts
• 5/95-15LA Combining of BIA and IHS Area Offices

1994

• 94-07DC Health Reform Legislation for Community Health Representatives
• 94-08DC Budget Reduction/Third Party/Health Security Act
• 94-09DC Funding and Staffing Reductions in the Indian Health Service
• 94-10DC Resolution in Support of the National Marrow Donor Program
• 94-11DC Request for Additional Monies from the U.S. Congress for the IHS Diabetes Program in FY 1995
• 11/94-11FL Endorsement of Candidate for IHS/NAO Director

1993

• 93-09DC Resolve the Issue of the Full IHS Cost Funding bee Requested to Congress and the Administration
• 93-20DC Support of Stephanie Mitchell; NAO to Assist in Identifying Services
• 93-01VA Support of Position Papers to be Developed and Presented at the 1993 National Tribal/IHS Consultation Meeting in Denver, CO
• 93-15NC Authorization for Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians to Contract the IHS/NAO Regional Technical Training Center Located on the Cherokee Indian Reservation
• 93-16NC P.L. 93-638 Contracts
• 93-17NC Tribal Leaders Consensus Statement on Health Care Reform
• 93-25LA Resolution for USET Board to Endorse Health Committee By-laws
• 93-26LA Resolution Regarding FTE Reduction to Tribal 638 Contracting

1992

• 92-06 Opposition to the Indian Health Care Amendment of 1991
• 92-07 Opposition to the Proposed FY 93 IHS Budget
• 92-05MV Board Authorization for USET, Inc. to Apply for Grant Funds from IHS-OPEL
• 92-18MV Authorization for NAO/IHS to Establish a Regional Technical/Training Center Located on the Cherokee Indian Reservation
• 92-10MS MOA-BIA/IHS Regarding Alcohol and Substance Abuse

1991

• 91-10 USET Opposition to the Proposed FY 92 IHS Budget
• 91-11 USET Support of S. 290 and H.R. 1322
• 91-21 Develop and/or Purchase Site Appropriate Hardware and Software for Each USET Tribal Health Program

1990

• B-90-274 To Continue Consideration of Proposed Subparts J and O of the Proposed Self-Determination Regulations
• B-90-275 To Endorse Tribal Candidates for Service as Consultants to the BIA and IHS in Considering the Proposed Self-Determination Act Regulations 
• B-90-277 Resolution on IHS Allocation of Mandatory Increase Funds
• B-90-288 Board Authorization for USET, Inc. to Determine Feasibility of Contracting IHS/Nashville Area Office Functions and to Submit a Proposal to IHS for Such a Study
• B-90-293 Board Authorization for USEWT, Inc. to Prepare and Submit a Proposal to Contract IHS/NAO Functions
• B-90-296 Modifying the Definition of “Drugs” to Include Chemical Dependency and Abuse of Alcohol

1989

• B-89-232 That USET’s Board Oppose the Implementation of the Final Rule on October 1, 1989, and the USET Executive Director Write the U.S. Congress Informing the Senate Select Committee on Indian Affairs of this Opposition, and Provide a Copy of this Resolution, and Request the Committee to Extend the existing Moratorium on Implementation Until the Study Mandated by P.L. 100-713 is Complete
• B-89-233 That the USET Board Support the NIHB Proposal to Conduct National Conference and Produce Newsletter, and the USET Executive Director Prepare Such a Letter for Signature by the President and Send Letter with Copy of Resolution to NIHB
• B-89-234 That the USET Board Endorse the Establishment of Certification Board for USET Area Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselors
• B-89-235 That the Chairperson of the USET Health Directors Committee be Appointed as the USET Area Representative to NIHB
• B-89-237 That the USET Board of Directs the Executive Director to Conduct an Analysis of the Feasibility of USET, Inc. Contracting All or Portions of the IHS/Nashville Area Office Functions and Report the Findings to the Board
• B-89-250 Request Moratorium on Eligibility Rule
• B-89-251 Request that IHS Work with the National Indian Council on Aging, Inc. to Gather Information on the Needs of Older Americans
• B-89-252 Request that the USET Staff Investigate Avenues for Securing Clear Applicability of FTCA Coverage to health Care Facilities
• B-89-253 Request that IHS Solicit Direct Tribal Input in its Q.M.I. Program
• B-89-271 Board Authorization for USET, Inc. to Contract for Area-Wide Consultation and Communication Services

1988

• B-88-194 Accepting and Supporting the Newly Formed USET Alcohol and Substance Abuse Certification Committee as the Bona Fide Organization to Certify Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselors Within the USET Area
• B-88-195 Authorizing Indian Health Service to Initiate as Ad Hoc Committee with Representation from Both Indian Health Service and Tribal Groups to Prepare the Analysis to Address the Impact of the New Eligibility Requirements
• B-88-197 Formally Request that Dr. Everett Rhoades Reconvene the Committee for Establishing Selection Criteria for Award Instruments for Public Law 93-638 Programs and Projects
• B-88-211 Amending Resolution No. B-87-189 Authorizing the Executive Director to Apply for Funds and Administer the Contract for a Health Care Program Under P.L. 93-638 for Services to USET Member Tribes and Other Recognized Tribes in the State of Tennessee
• B-88-212 The Executive Director is Authorized to Apply for Funds and Administer the Contract for a Health Care Program Under P.L. 93-638 for Services to USET Member Tribes and Other Recognized Tribes in the District of Columbia, and the Counties of Montgomery, Prince Georges, and Prince Williams in Maryland and Fairfax, Arlington, and Alexandria in Virginia 

1987

• C-87-178 A Resolution to Support a Bill Amending Public Law 93-638
• (Ind. Cost) 181 Urging Congress to Segregate and Appropriate the Contract Support Funds of the IHS as a Budget Line Item Separate and Apart from the Budget Line Items for Health Services and that Congress Appropriate an Additional $10 Million for IHS Contract Support for FY88
• C-87-183 Supporting the National Indian Health Board, will Continue to have Representation on the NIHB, and will Continue to work Closely with the NIHB Towards the Fulfillment of Common Goals in the Field of Health
• B-87-189 Authorizing the executive Director to Apply for Funds for an Urban Health Care Program for Eligible Tribal Members Residing in the USET, Inc. Area and Authorizing the executive Director to Administer the Contract Granted by Indian Health Service
• B-87-192 Supporting the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ Position Paper Concerning the Impact of Reductions in Funding for Indian Health Service and the Bureau of Indian Affairs

1986

• B-86-169 USET’s Opposition of Health Service Eligibility

1985

• C-85-157 To Urge the BIA and IHS to Honor Established Tribal Indirect Costs Rates Through Establishment of a Separate Budget Line for Such Costs
• C-85-159 Reauthorization of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act

1984

• B-84-140 Relocating Indian Health Service/NPO
• B-84-141 Office Space for Indian Health Service/NPO
• B-84-146 Request for Removal of Hoyt Sparks as Contracting Officer IHS/NPO
• B-84-147 Request for Congress to Restate the Intent of Section 704 25 USC 1674 Public Law 94-437

1983

• 83-121 Eligibility Issue – IHS
• 83-123 Relocation of the IHS Offices to Calumet Center
• 83-121 Eligibility Issue – IHS
• 83-123 Relocation of the IHS Offices to Calumet Center

1982

• 82-110 Supplemental Appropriations for IHS
• 82-116 CHR Funding and Supplemental Appropriations

1980

• 80-5 Res. Support Mr. Howard Tommie as NIHB Rep (Eastern Area)
• 80-9 Res. Supporting NIHB
• 80-18 Appointment of Ernest Sickey as Alternate Representative to NIHB

1979

• 79-4 Cherokee Hospital
• 79-9 Support Committee on Mental Health and Substance Abuse to Remain
• 79-12 Pursuing Resources to Provide Services in the Areas of Health, Education and Legislative Review
• 79-15 Abolishing the Southeast Regional Health Board and the Standing Committee on Mental Health and Substance Abuse
• 79-16 Formation of a New Committee to Cover Health Issues
• 79-20 Support for Independent Indian Health Professionals as Readers for P.L. 94-437
• 79-21 Extern program of P.L. 94-437
• 79-23 Support NIAAA Funding for Coushatta Tribe
• 79-25 Opposing IHS Funding of Non-Federally Recognized Tribes

1978

• 78-1 Insufficient Contract Support Funds
• 78-7 Contracting with the Indian Health Service
• 78-10 Support Position of National Indian Health Board

1977

• 77-9 Recall of P.L. 93-638 Monies by Indian Health Service
• 77-17 Letter of Credit – IHS Programs
• 77-18 Final Implementing Regulations P.L. 94-437
• 77-30 RE: Health Career and SHCOG Prog.

Southeast Regional Health Board Resolutions

• 77-1 Re: CHS Position Distribution
• 77-2 Tribal Leaders & Tribal Employee Training
• 77-3 Tribal Development Proposal

1976

• 76-5 The Area Health Careers Counselors Program
• 76-13 USET – Special Health Career Opportunity Grant
• 76-16 Proposal for a Component to Support Tribal Health Program Management and Development Capabilities
• 76-17 Evaluation of the Development of the USET, Inc. Health Program Operations and Management Capabilities
• 76-23 Masters’ Program for Indian Health Students

1975

• 75-10 NIAAA Conversion to IHS
• 75-11 Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Hospital
• 75-12 Indian Health Care Improvement Act
• 75-14 Masters’ Program for Indian Health Students
• 75-19 Indian Health Care Improvement Bill
• 75-22 Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Hospital Facilities

1974

• 74-02 (2) USET Community Development Proposal (from February 20-22, 1974 meeting in Nashville, TN)
• 74-14 The Seneca Nation of Indians – IHS Services
• 74-26 American Indian Medical School
• 74-31 USET Regional Health Board
• 74-34 USET Health Careers Program
• 74-39 S. 2938

1973

• 73-02 Continued Development and Support of USET Community Health Representative Program
• 73-11 Supporting the Allocation of Funds by the Congress of the U.S. for Construction of a Health Care Facility on Choctaw Reservation
• 73-12 Supporting National Indian Health Board Resolution to Assure Availability of Health Care Personnel and Services
• 73-13 Endorsement of the NIHB Support of Public Law 86-121

1972

• 2-72 A USET Resolution Supporting the Choctaw Tribe in Their Efforts to Obtain Their Comprehensive Health Center
• 72-7 A Resolution to Request IHS to provide Adequate Funding of USET Mental Health Program
• 72-10 FY73 – United Southeastern Tribes Mental Health and Alcoholism Program
• 72-12 USET CHR Program
• 72-15 To Place the Program Officer in Position Unrelated to Activities of USET Organization
• 72-16 USET Contracting for IHS
• 72-20 USET Tribal and Inter-Tribal Alcoholism and Mental Health Programs Membership in the United Indian Coalition on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Programs, Ltd

1971

• 5-71 Cherokee Hospital
• 6-71 Choctaw Hospital
• 7-71 Program Area Increase

1970

• 3-70 A Statement by USET Requesting a Separate Administrative Health Service Located in Washington
• 8-70 Indian Health Service
• 10-70 Accept Project from IHS for Mental Health
• 11-70 Request IHS to Submit a Project for an Analysis of the Florida State Health Contract
• 11-17-70 A Resolution to Select Two Members of the United Southeastern Tribes, Inc. to Serve as Delegate and Alternate on the National Indian Health Board and Program Analysis Council

1969