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Historic news! Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, approved allowing—for the first time ever—Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program coverage of traditional health care practices provided by IHS facilities, tribal facilities, and urban Indian organizations. IHS Director Roselyn Tso stated, “American Indian and Alaska Natives have been endowed by our ancestors a deep and priceless wealth of traditional healing knowledge. These practices have sustained our people's health for generations and continue to serve as a vital link between culture, science, and wellness in many of our communities. We appreciate the Administration’s commitment to move forward with covering this care, and the IHS is honored to be a partner in this essential work.” Learn more at: https://bit.ly/4h4RFXB #NativeHealth #IndianCountry