Nike Shoe Program Update
by Dr. Rodney Stapp, CEO, Urban Inter-Tribal Center of Texas (Dallas, TX)
This session discusses how Indian leaders and Nike representatives designed a special shoe for Native Americans that promotes wellness and comfort, specifically for diabetic and diabetes prone Native individuals throughout the U.S.

Eligibility and Documentation of Eligibility
by Melissa Jamison, Senior Attorney, Indian Health Service
This very informative presentation discusses information on eligibility, documentation of eligibility, and the latest issues regarding eligibility. The presenatation concluded with a question-and-answer period in which Urban Program Directors could voice their concerns and ask questions relating to eligibility, including the lack of consistency in contracts from program to program, consistency with regards to Public Law, and the guidelines for documentation of eligibility.

Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS)
by Sam Berry, Information and Technology Specialist, Indian Health Service
Update on RPMS implementation and information relevant to RPMS, including status at programs/sites, funding support, lessons learned about RPMS, servers and routers info, and training information.

Status of Urban Programs' A-133 Audit Reports
by Nasr Fahmy, Director, Division of Audit, Indian Health Service
Presentation includes information on the Division of Audit and the responsibilities of IHS to the Urban programs and the Urban programs to IHS. The following important documents were also covered during this session (click to open):
a Choosing an External Auditor
a OMB Circular A-133
a Urban Audits Spreadsheet 9-11-07
a Urban Program Performance Reporting Summary

Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) and Board President Moke Eaglefeathers

Senator Tester was an honored guest and spoke to the membership at the beginning of the conference.

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