ANHB Hosts ATHC Pre-Negotiations and Tribal Consultation on IHS Realignment

On March 17-18, 2026, ANHB hosted Alaska Tribal Health Compact (ATHC) Pre-Negotiations with the Indian Health Service (IHS), alongside formal Tribal Consultation on the IHS proposed realignment. During Tribal Consultation, Co-Signers bought forward comments, questions, and requests, including a request that the agency pause implementation of realignment until it has sufficiently discussed and negotiated with Tribes. ANHB submitted a follow-up letter to the IHS outlining Co-Signers’ comments. ANHB additionally sent letters thanking Senators Murkowski and Sullivan for their work in urging the IHS to conduct Tribal Consultation in Alaska.