Indigenous health providers share hopes, concerns about Medicaid covering traditional healing

Indigenous health providers share hopes, concerns about Medicaid covering traditional healing

Gov. Katie Hobbs met with Indigenous healthcare officials and traditional practitioners during a roundtable discussion on Aug. 8, 2025, about Arizona's traditional healing Medicaid benefits. Photo by Shondiin Silversmith | Arizona MirrorThe effort to secure coverage for traditional healing services for Indigenous peoples across Arizona started over 10 years ago, with many health care professionals working to improve access for patients seeking a…

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