Healthcare Finance News March 4, 2025
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment says tribes are independent nations that should have control over their data.
LAS VEGAS – When promoting health in tribal communities, it’s important for public health departments to respect and understand tribal sovereignty – including when it comes to healthcare data.
That was the message Monday from Kimberly Blackhorse, tribal health data specialist, Office of Health Equity, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. At HIMSS25 in Las Vegas, Blackhorse said tribal nations and federally recognized nations should have access to healthcare funding.
“They are their own government, and with that comes unique identifiers and deliverables, and we have created an entire team to allow them to have access to those funds...
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