{"id":233889,"date":"2025-09-22T00:01:47","date_gmt":"2025-09-22T05:01:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/?p=233889"},"modified":"2025-09-21T21:52:01","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T02:52:01","slug":"chuck-hoskin-cherokee-nation-builds-a-world-class-health-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2025\/09\/22\/chuck-hoskin-cherokee-nation-builds-a-world-class-health-system\/","title":{"rendered":"Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation builds a world-class health system"},"content":{"rendered":" <a href=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/?attachment_id=233900\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-233900\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1350\" height=\"907\" data-attachment-id=\"233900\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2025\/09\/22\/chuck-hoskin-cherokee-nation-builds-a-world-class-health-system\/cherokeenation-81\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/22\/cherokeenation.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1350,907\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Cherokee Nation\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Cherokee Nation&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Photo: &lt;a href=https:\/\/anadisgoi.com\/index.php\/government-stories\/cherokee-nation-releases-comprehensive-health-care-report-recommendations-on-telemedicine-dialysis-support-medicare-coverage&gt;Anadisgoi \/ Cherokee Nation&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/22\/cherokeenation.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/22\/cherokeenation.jpg\" alt=\"Cherokee Nation\" class=\"size-full wp-image-233900\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"figure-caption\"> Photo: <a href=https:\/\/anadisgoi.com\/index.php\/government-stories\/cherokee-nation-releases-comprehensive-health-care-report-recommendations-on-telemedicine-dialysis-support-medicare-coverage>Anadisgoi \/ Cherokee Nation<\/a><\/figcaption>\r\n<div class=\"h3-responsive font-weight-bold\">Building a World-Class Health System Through Data-Driven Strategy<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"date\">Monday, September 22, 2025<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"byline\">By Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. <A href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ChuckHoskin_Jr\"><I aria-hidden=true class=\"fab fa-twitter\"><\/I><\/A><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"source\">Cherokee Nation<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"source-links\"><A \r\nhref=\"https:\/\/www.cherokee.org\/\">cherokee.org<\/A><\/div>\r\n<P><\/P>\r\nAt the Cherokee Nation, we have long been committed to building a health system that is among the best in the world. \r\n<P><\/P>\r\nWhat sets our mission apart is not just the scale of the services, but also a commitment to research and transparency. By <a href=\"https:\/\/anadisgoi.com\/index.php\/government-stories\/cherokee-nation-to-study-ways-to-improve-health-access\">commissioning comprehensive health care studies<\/a>, publishing those findings and using the results to guide policy, the Nation elevates health outcomes for our people while setting a health care model for Indian Country and beyond.\r\n<P><\/P>\r\nThe latest set of public reports reinforces our approach. By examining <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cherokee.org\/media\/jqud3fvp\/telemedicine_report_final_090325.pdf\">dialysis care<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cherokee.org\/media\/yhdcdxz4\/medicarepartbcdusage_report_final_090325.pdf\">Medicare coverage<\/a>, the Nation has taken a hard look at how Cherokee Nation Health Services serves patients and where improvements may be made. <a href=\"https:\/\/anadisgoi.com\/index.php\/government-stories\/cherokee-nation-releases-comprehensive-health-care-report-recommendations-on-telemedicine-dialysis-support-medicare-coverage\">These studies<\/a> do not shy away from exploring solutions to tough challenges. They provide a roadmap for the future, showing areas for strategic investment and paths to deliver lasting change.\r\n<P><\/P>\r\n<div class=\" content_cards_card content_cards_domain_anadisgoi-com\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content_cards_image\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_image_link\" href=\"https:\/\/anadisgoi.com\/index.php\/government-stories\/cherokee-nation-releases-comprehensive-health-care-report-recommendations-on-telemedicine-dialysis-support-medicare-coverage\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/17\/telemedicine-1.jpg\" alt=\"Cherokee Nation releases comprehensive health care report, recommendations on telemedicine, dialysis support, Medicare coverage \">\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"content_cards_title\">\n\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_title_link\" href=\"https:\/\/anadisgoi.com\/index.php\/government-stories\/cherokee-nation-releases-comprehensive-health-care-report-recommendations-on-telemedicine-dialysis-support-medicare-coverage\">\n\t\t\tCherokee Nation releases comprehensive health care report, recommendations on telemedicine, dialysis support, Medicare coverage \t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"content_cards_description\">\n\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_description_link\" href=\"https:\/\/anadisgoi.com\/index.php\/government-stories\/cherokee-nation-releases-comprehensive-health-care-report-recommendations-on-telemedicine-dialysis-support-medicare-coverage\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"content_cards_site_name\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/anadisgoi.com\/favicon.ico\" alt=\"Anadisgoi\" class=\"content_cards_favicon\"\/>\t\tAnadisgoi\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nIn telemedicine, research shows that virtual care has become indispensable, particularly for Cherokee Nation\u2019s behavioral health offerings. We have seen rapid growth in behavioral health as stigmas wane and positive results rebuild healthy families. Telemedicine also eases many of the staffing issues we see nationally. However, barriers remain, such as reliable broadband access in rural northeast Oklahoma communities and shifting federal regulations for medical practice across state lines. Our study highlights a need for stronger infrastructure and expanded partnerships to increase telehealth access.\r\n<P><\/P>\r\nOur dialysis report provides clarity about the realities of offering outpatient services within the Cherokee Nation Reservation. Operating a full clinic may not yet be feasible, because many of our citizens live in rural communities across the Reservation and would experience long travel times. The research instead highlights other strategies, including increased collaboration with existing providers, utilizing home-based options, and connecting our wellness and diabetes programs to partner on prevention. These solutions represent progress built on evidence.\r\n<P><\/P>\r\nThe Medicare study underscores the importance of both patient access and financial sustainability. The report outlines a strategy we can follow to help close these gaps. That also includes expanding prescription drug coverage and preparing for a pilot program to sponsor increased coverage in 2026. This forward-looking plan can strengthen the entire <a href=\"https:\/\/health.cherokee.org\/\">Cherokee Nation Health Services<\/a> system.\r\n<P><\/P>\r\n<div class=\" content_cards_card content_cards_domain_anadisgoi-com\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content_cards_image\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_image_link\" href=\"https:\/\/anadisgoi.com\/index.php\/government-stories\/cherokee-nation-to-study-ways-to-improve-health-access\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/17\/photo1-10.jpg\" alt=\"Cherokee Nation to study ways to Improve Health Access\">\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"content_cards_title\">\n\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_title_link\" href=\"https:\/\/anadisgoi.com\/index.php\/government-stories\/cherokee-nation-to-study-ways-to-improve-health-access\">\n\t\t\tCherokee Nation to study ways to Improve Health Access\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"content_cards_description\">\n\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_description_link\" href=\"https:\/\/anadisgoi.com\/index.php\/government-stories\/cherokee-nation-to-study-ways-to-improve-health-access\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"content_cards_site_name\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/anadisgoi.com\/favicon.ico\" alt=\"Anadisgoi\" class=\"content_cards_favicon\"\/>\t\tAnadisgoi\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nTaken collectively, these isolated studies reflect a deliberate larger strategy: to collect information, identify places for improvement and share the findings publicly to guide our decisions. This process will not only create smarter policy for the future, but it builds confidence among Cherokees that their health system is evolving with a true purpose of service.\r\n<P><\/P>\r\nWe are not standing still. This is how world-class health care is built \u2014 step by step, report by report, and always guided by the needs of our people.\r\n<p>\r\n<HR><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-3\">\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/23\/chuckhoskinavatar.jpg\" alt=\"Chuck Hoskin Jr\" width=\"140\" height=\"140\" class=\"rounded-circle\" \/><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-9\"><EM><A href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ChuckHoskin_Jr\">Chuck Hoskin Jr.<\/A> \r\nis the 18th elected Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, the largest Indian \r\ntribe in the United States. He is only the second elected Principal Chief of the \r\nCherokee Nation from Vinita, the first being Thomas Buffington, who served from \r\n1899-1903. Prior to being elected Principal Chief, Hoskin served as the tribe\u2019s \r\nSecretary of State. He also formerly served as a member of the Council of the \r\nCherokee Nation, representing District 11 for six years.<\/EM><\/div><\/div><HR>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"At the Cherokee Nation, we have long been committed to building a health system that is among the best in the world.","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":233900,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"_vp_format_video_url":"","_vp_image_focal_point":[],"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[19,9,22],"tags":[77,76,2282,127],"class_list":["post-233889","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-health","category-opinion","category-technology","tag-cherokee","tag-chuck-hoskin","tag-medicare","tag-oklahoma","no-wpautop"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/22\/cherokeenation.jpg","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pcoJ7g-YQp","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/233889","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=233889"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/233889\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":233901,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/233889\/revisions\/233901"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/233900"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=233889"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=233889"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=233889"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}