Tribal Health Law

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge of Tribal Health Law, which focuses on the legal framework and policies related to healthcare for Native Americans and Alaska Natives.
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What federal law established the Indian Health Service (IHS) to provide healthcare services to Native Americans and Alaska Natives?

  1. Indian Health Service Act of 1955

  2. Indian Health Care Improvement Act of 1976

  3. Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act of 1975

  4. Tribal Self-Governance Act of 1994


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Health Service Act of 1955 established the Indian Health Service (IHS) as a federal agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to provide healthcare services to Native Americans and Alaska Natives.

What is the purpose of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA) of 1975?

  1. To promote self-governance and self-determination for Native American tribes in the delivery of healthcare services.

  2. To provide funding for the construction and maintenance of healthcare facilities in Indian Country.

  3. To establish a national healthcare system for Native Americans and Alaska Natives.

  4. To train Native American healthcare professionals.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA) of 1975 was enacted to promote self-governance and self-determination for Native American tribes in the delivery of healthcare services, including the authority to contract with the IHS for the provision of healthcare services.

What is the Tribal Self-Governance Act (TSGA) of 1994?

  1. A law that allows tribes to assume greater control over the administration of federal programs, including healthcare.

  2. A law that provides funding for the construction and maintenance of healthcare facilities in Indian Country.

  3. A law that establishes a national healthcare system for Native Americans and Alaska Natives.

  4. A law that trains Native American healthcare professionals.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Tribal Self-Governance Act (TSGA) of 1994 allows tribes to assume greater control over the administration of federal programs, including healthcare, through the negotiation of self-governance compacts with the federal government.

What is the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (IHCIA) of 1976?

  1. A law that provides funding for the construction and maintenance of healthcare facilities in Indian Country.

  2. A law that establishes a national healthcare system for Native Americans and Alaska Natives.

  3. A law that trains Native American healthcare professionals.

  4. A law that promotes self-governance and self-determination for Native American tribes in the delivery of healthcare services.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Health Care Improvement Act (IHCIA) of 1976 provides funding for the construction and maintenance of healthcare facilities in Indian Country, as well as funding for healthcare programs and services for Native Americans and Alaska Natives.

What is the purpose of the Native American Health Care Act (NAHCA) of 1990?

  1. To establish a national healthcare system for Native Americans and Alaska Natives.

  2. To train Native American healthcare professionals.

  3. To promote self-governance and self-determination for Native American tribes in the delivery of healthcare services.

  4. To provide funding for the construction and maintenance of healthcare facilities in Indian Country.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Native American Health Care Act (NAHCA) of 1990 established a national healthcare system for Native Americans and Alaska Natives, including the provision of comprehensive healthcare services, the construction and maintenance of healthcare facilities, and the training of Native American healthcare professionals.

What is the Indian Health Service (IHS)?

  1. A federal agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that provides healthcare services to Native Americans and Alaska Natives.

  2. A tribal organization that provides healthcare services to Native Americans and Alaska Natives.

  3. A non-profit organization that provides healthcare services to Native Americans and Alaska Natives.

  4. A private healthcare provider that provides healthcare services to Native Americans and Alaska Natives.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Health Service (IHS) is a federal agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that provides healthcare services to Native Americans and Alaska Natives.

What is the role of tribal governments in the delivery of healthcare services to Native Americans and Alaska Natives?

  1. Tribal governments have the authority to contract with the IHS for the provision of healthcare services.

  2. Tribal governments have the authority to operate their own healthcare facilities.

  3. Tribal governments have the authority to train Native American healthcare professionals.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tribal governments have the authority to contract with the IHS for the provision of healthcare services, to operate their own healthcare facilities, and to train Native American healthcare professionals.

What are some of the challenges facing Native Americans and Alaska Natives in accessing healthcare services?

  1. Geographic isolation and lack of transportation.

  2. Poverty and lack of insurance.

  3. Cultural and linguistic barriers.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Native Americans and Alaska Natives face a number of challenges in accessing healthcare services, including geographic isolation and lack of transportation, poverty and lack of insurance, and cultural and linguistic barriers.

What are some of the disparities in health outcomes between Native Americans and Alaska Natives and other populations in the United States?

  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:

Native Americans and Alaska Natives experience disparities in health outcomes compared to other populations in the United States, including higher rates of chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and cancer, lower life expectancy, and higher rates of infant mortality.

What are some of the efforts being made to address the healthcare needs of Native Americans and Alaska Natives?

  1. Increased funding for the IHS.

  2. Expansion of Medicaid and other health insurance programs.

  3. Development of culturally appropriate healthcare programs and services.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Efforts to address the healthcare needs of Native Americans and Alaska Natives include increased funding for the IHS, expansion of Medicaid and other health insurance programs, and development of culturally appropriate healthcare programs and services.

What is the Indian Health Service (IHS) Trust Fund?

  1. A trust fund established by the U.S. government to provide funding for healthcare services to Native Americans and Alaska Natives.

  2. A trust fund established by tribal governments to provide funding for healthcare services to their members.

  3. A trust fund established by non-profit organizations to provide funding for healthcare services to Native Americans and Alaska Natives.

  4. A trust fund established by private healthcare providers to provide funding for healthcare services to Native Americans and Alaska Natives.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Health Service (IHS) Trust Fund is a trust fund established by the U.S. government to provide funding for healthcare services to Native Americans and Alaska Natives.

What is the purpose of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (IHCIA) of 1976?

  1. To improve the quality of healthcare services provided to Native Americans and Alaska Natives.

  2. To increase funding for healthcare services provided to Native Americans and Alaska Natives.

  3. To promote self-determination and self-governance for Native American tribes in the delivery of healthcare services.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian Health Care Improvement Act (IHCIA) of 1976 was enacted to improve the quality of healthcare services provided to Native Americans and Alaska Natives, to increase funding for healthcare services provided to Native Americans and Alaska Natives, and to promote self-determination and self-governance for Native American tribes in the delivery of healthcare services.

What is the Tribal Self-Governance Act (TSGA) of 1994?

  1. A law that allows tribes to assume greater control over the administration of federal programs, including healthcare.

  2. A law that provides funding for the construction and maintenance of healthcare facilities in Indian Country.

  3. A law that establishes a national healthcare system for Native Americans and Alaska Natives.

  4. A law that trains Native American healthcare professionals.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Tribal Self-Governance Act (TSGA) of 1994 allows tribes to assume greater control over the administration of federal programs, including healthcare, through the negotiation of self-governance compacts with the federal government.

What is the Native American Health Care Act (NAHCA) of 1990?

  1. A law that establishes a national healthcare system for Native Americans and Alaska Natives.

  2. A law that provides funding for the construction and maintenance of healthcare facilities in Indian Country.

  3. A law that trains Native American healthcare professionals.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Native American Health Care Act (NAHCA) of 1990 established a national healthcare system for Native Americans and Alaska Natives, including the provision of comprehensive healthcare services, the construction and maintenance of healthcare facilities, and the training of Native American healthcare professionals.

What is the Indian Health Service (IHS)?

  1. A federal agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that provides healthcare services to Native Americans and Alaska Natives.

  2. A tribal organization that provides healthcare services to Native Americans and Alaska Natives.

  3. A non-profit organization that provides healthcare services to Native Americans and Alaska Natives.

  4. A private healthcare provider that provides healthcare services to Native Americans and Alaska Natives.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Health Service (IHS) is a federal agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that provides healthcare services to Native Americans and Alaska Natives.

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