Module 3 - Alaska's Tribal Health System
Alaska Tribal Health System (ATHS)
The ATHS is a voluntary affiliation of over 30 Alaskan tribes and tribal organizations providing health services to Alaska Natives and American Indians.
Alaska Tribal Health System (ATHS) Overview
Alaska Tribal Health System (ATHS) History
Memo of Understanding
- Defines the essential components of the Alaska Tribal Health System and their interrelationships,
- Defines the commitments of participants to continue and enhance the unique tribal cooperation and coordination regarding health services that has developed in Alaska, and
- Ensures that all Alaska Natives have access to a comprehensive, integrated, tribally controlled health care delivery system for the improvement of the health and well-being of Alaska Native people.
The Alaska Tribal Health Compact
- An agreement with the Indian Health Service authorizing tribes and Native health organizations to operate health-related programs for Alaska Native people.
- More information can be found at the website below
http://www.anhb.org/tribal-resources/alaska-tribal-health-compact/
One story of Alaska Tribal Health Care...
