Indian Health Service Policies

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What is the primary mission of the Indian Health Service?

  1. To provide healthcare services to American Indians and Alaska Natives.

  2. To promote the health and well-being of American Indians and Alaska Natives.

  3. To ensure access to quality healthcare for American Indians and Alaska Natives.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian Health Service's mission is to provide healthcare services, promote health and well-being, and ensure access to quality healthcare for American Indians and Alaska Natives.

Which federal law established the Indian Health Service?

  1. The Indian Health Care Improvement Act (IHCIA) of 1976

  2. The Snyder Act of 1921

  3. The Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA) of 1975

  4. The Indian Health Service Act of 1955


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian Health Service Act of 1955 established the Indian Health Service as a federal agency within the Department of Health and Human Services.

What is the Indian Health Service's budget?

  1. Approximately $6 billion

  2. Approximately $12 billion

  3. Approximately $18 billion

  4. Approximately $24 billion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Health Service's budget is approximately $6 billion.

How many American Indians and Alaska Natives are served by the Indian Health Service?

  1. Approximately 2.2 million

  2. Approximately 4.4 million

  3. Approximately 6.6 million

  4. Approximately 8.8 million


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Health Service serves approximately 2.2 million American Indians and Alaska Natives.

What are the major health disparities faced by American Indians and Alaska Natives?

  1. Higher rates of chronic diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease, and cancer

  2. Lower life expectancy

  3. Higher rates of infant mortality

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

American Indians and Alaska Natives face higher rates of chronic diseases, lower life expectancy, and higher rates of infant mortality compared to the general population.

What are some of the challenges faced by the Indian Health Service?

  1. Limited funding

  2. Shortage of healthcare providers

  3. Geographic isolation of many American Indian and Alaska Native communities

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian Health Service faces challenges such as limited funding, shortage of healthcare providers, and geographic isolation of many American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

What are some of the successes of the Indian Health Service?

  1. Increased access to healthcare for American Indians and Alaska Natives

  2. Improved health outcomes for American Indians and Alaska Natives

  3. Increased collaboration with tribal governments and organizations

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian Health Service has achieved successes such as increased access to healthcare, improved health outcomes, and increased collaboration with tribal governments and organizations.

What is the future of the Indian Health Service?

  1. Continued challenges

  2. Continued successes

  3. Both challenges and successes

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The future of the Indian Health Service will likely involve both continued challenges and continued successes.

What can be done to improve the health of American Indians and Alaska Natives?

  1. Increase funding for the Indian Health Service

  2. Increase the number of healthcare providers serving American Indians and Alaska Natives

  3. Improve access to healthcare for American Indians and Alaska Natives

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Improving the health of American Indians and Alaska Natives will require a combination of efforts, including increased funding, increased healthcare providers, and improved access to healthcare.

What is the role of tribal governments in Indian Health Service policy?

  1. Tribal governments are consulted on Indian Health Service policies.

  2. Tribal governments have the authority to veto Indian Health Service policies.

  3. Tribal governments are responsible for implementing Indian Health Service policies.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tribal governments are consulted on Indian Health Service policies, but they do not have the authority to veto or implement these policies.

What is the role of the federal government in Indian Health Service policy?

  1. The federal government is responsible for funding the Indian Health Service.

  2. The federal government is responsible for setting Indian Health Service policies.

  3. The federal government is responsible for overseeing the Indian Health Service.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The federal government is responsible for funding, setting, and overseeing Indian Health Service policies.

What is the role of the Indian Health Service in tribal health?

  1. The Indian Health Service provides direct healthcare services to American Indians and Alaska Natives.

  2. The Indian Health Service provides funding to tribal health programs.

  3. The Indian Health Service provides technical assistance to tribal health programs.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian Health Service provides direct healthcare services, funding, and technical assistance to tribal health programs.

What is the role of the Indian Health Service in urban Indian health?

  1. The Indian Health Service provides direct healthcare services to urban Indians.

  2. The Indian Health Service provides funding to urban Indian health programs.

  3. The Indian Health Service provides technical assistance to urban Indian health programs.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian Health Service provides direct healthcare services, funding, and technical assistance to urban Indian health programs.

What is the role of the Indian Health Service in rural Indian health?

  1. The Indian Health Service provides direct healthcare services to rural Indians.

  2. The Indian Health Service provides funding to rural Indian health programs.

  3. The Indian Health Service provides technical assistance to rural Indian health programs.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian Health Service provides direct healthcare services, funding, and technical assistance to rural Indian health programs.

What is the role of the Indian Health Service in mental health?

  1. The Indian Health Service provides direct mental health services to American Indians and Alaska Natives.

  2. The Indian Health Service provides funding to tribal mental health programs.

  3. The Indian Health Service provides technical assistance to tribal mental health programs.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian Health Service provides direct mental health services, funding, and technical assistance to tribal mental health programs.

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