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May 21, 2025

National Indian Health Board hosting training to improve access to Medicare, Medicaid, Health Insurance Marketplace


May 21, 2025

The National Indian Health Board, in partnership with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, will hold an Indian Health Service, Tribal and Urban Indian program training June 3-4 in Rapid City, South Dakota. The training helps programs improve access to Medicare, Medicaid and the Health Insurance Marketplace, according to an announcement by the National Indian Health Board. It is recommended for benefits coordinators, billing and coding professionals, business office staff and patient registration staff. Trainings are also scheduled for July 9-10 in Flagstaff, Arizona, with virtual options planned later. Questions can be directed to Kristen Bitsuie at kbitsuie@nihb.org.

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