Behavioral health funding for Native Americans in Arizona: policy implications for states and tribes.
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| Title: | Behavioral health funding for Native Americans in Arizona: policy implications for states and tribes. |
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| Authors: | Provan, Keith G., Carson, Laura M. Powers, Provan, K G (AUTHOR), Carson, L M (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research. Feb2000, Vol. 27 Issue 1, p17-28. 12p. 1 Diagram, 1 Chart. |
| Subjects: | Government relations with Native Americans, Health of Native Americans, Mental health services, Economic impact, Medicaid, Medical care of indigenous peoples, Native Americans, Health policy, Government aid, State health plans, Economics, Law |
| Geographic Terms: | United States |
| Abstract: | This article examines the principal structures and mechanisms used by federal and state government to fund the behavioral health needs of Native American Indians. Using Arizona as a case study, the article provides an overview of both federal and state programs, especially Medicaid, discussing the problems and strengths of each. The article concludes with a discussion of the policy implications of these programs for both states and tribes, focusing on issues concerning administrative complexity, tribal sovereignty, improving behavioral health services, and assignment of financial risk. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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| Abstract: | This article examines the principal structures and mechanisms used by federal and state government to fund the behavioral health needs of Native American Indians. Using Arizona as a case study, the article provides an overview of both federal and state programs, especially Medicaid, discussing the problems and strengths of each. The article concludes with a discussion of the policy implications of these programs for both states and tribes, focusing on issues concerning administrative complexity, tribal sovereignty, improving behavioral health services, and assignment of financial risk. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 10943412 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/BF02287801 |
