Centennial Accord Plan
January 2006
- Introduction
- HCA Programs and Services
- Agency Activities
- Goals for 2005-07
- Definitions
- Tribal Consultation Policy
- HCA Organizational Charts
- Contact Information
Introduction
The purpose of the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) Centennial Accord Plan is to establish procedures to implement its state-tribal government-to-government relationship. As mandated by the Centennial Accord1 HCA seeks to establish policies embraced by both state and tribal officials in its Centennial Accord plan for 2005-2007.
The HCA continues to utilize the guiding principles and critical elements identified in the Centennial Accord1 New Millennium Agreement2, and the Centennial Accord Implementation Guidelines.3 The HCA is fully committed to the principles cited in the Centennial Accord and the New Millennium Agreement. (See Tribal Consultation Policy, Attachment A.)
Updates to the Centennial Plan will be made on a biennial basis, although modification may be made as areas of mutual interest are identified and new collaboration opportunities develop with tribes in Washington State.
The HCA Centennial Accord Plan includes an introduction to the agency, followed by programs and program support divisions, agency activities and definitions. The organizational charts and agency contact information also are included.
HCA Administrator
Stephen Hill was appointed on April 13, 2005 by Governor Christine Gregoire to serve as the Administrator of the Washington State Health Care Authority, an Executive Cabinet position.
The role of the HCA Administrator is to establish, implement, and continue to enhance government-to-government policies in recognition of the unique legal status of federally recognized tribes as sovereign nations and the rights assured through historic treaties that create a unique relationship between tribes and state agencies.
HCA Deputy Administrator
Barney Speight was appointed on June 27, 2005 to serve as the Deputy Administrator of the Health Care Authority. The role of the Deputy Administrator is to improve organizational infrastructure to enhance consultation and collaboration and to ensure staff awareness of the HCA’s Centennial Accord Plan and government-to-government policies.
HCA Tribal Liaison
Jan Ward Olmstead is HCA’s Tribal Liaison. The Tribal Liaison’s role, at the direction of the HCA Administrator, is to coordinate and manage relationships between the HCA and tribes by:
- Acting as the HCA point of contact for tribes, tribal organizations, and federal, state, and local agencies on tribal issues relative to the HCA;
- Collaborating with tribes and tribal entities to identify opportunities for partnerships in
- Working with HCA internal staff, the Governor’s Office of Indian Affairs, tribal entities, and tribal organizations to minimize health care barriers and enhance quality of health care; and
- Provide updates to both the HCA Administrator and the Deputy Administrator.
Jan can be reached by phone at 360-923-2803 or by e-mail. The tribal liaison function operates from within Community Health Services.
Agency Level Dispute Resolution
The HCA will make every effort to cooperatively resolve issues of concern and address problems that arise at the appropriate program level of authority. However, when consultation has not been successful in resolving issues at the program level, Tribes have the authority to raise the issues to the HCA Deputy Administrator, HCA Administrator, or the Governor.
