Urban Indian Education and Research Program

The purpose of this IHS program is to fund a national Organization to act as an education and research partner for the Office of Urban Indian Health Programs (OUIHP) and for 41 Urban Indian organizations (UIO) in 22 states funded by the Indian Health Service (IHS) under the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (IHCIA).

Applicant is to create and maintain a multi-platform, culturally appropriate and customized system that demonstrates improvements and expansion in education and research services and opportunities. Applicant is to:

1. Identify and assess current, emerging, and new needs and gaps in policy related to UIOs’ operations, missions, and goals.

2. Initiate and solidify partnerships with UIOs, epidemiology centers, and other research partners to improve and increase data research on Urban Indian health needs.

3. Support UIO staff and leadership in all areas of training and technical assistance, particularly with the constant changes surrounding health care needs.

4. Market the UIOs through the development of national, regional, and local marketing strategies and campaigns.

5. Understand the critical need to document and analyze current and new Federal regulations impacting UIOs for reimbursement and related types of regulatory activities.

Miscellaneous

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