FEASIBILITY PROJECT TYPE

A study of a specific IHS program or segment of a program to determine if Tribal management of the program is possible.  The study shall present necessary plans, approach, training and resources required to assume Tribal management of the program.  The study shall include the following components:

• Health needs and health care services assessments that identify existing health care services and delivery system, program divisibility issues, health status indicators, unmet needs, volume projections, and demand analysis.

• Management analysis of existing management structures, proposed management structure, implementation plans and requirements, personal staffing requirements and recruitment barriers.

• Financial analysis of historical trends data, financial projections and new resource requirements for program management costs, and analysis of potential revenues from Federal/non-Federal sources.

• Decision state incorporates findings, conclusions, and recommendations;  the presentation of the study and recommendations to the governing body for Tribal determination regarding whether Tribal assumption of program(s) is desirable or warranted.

FUNDING AND PERIOD OF SUPPORT

Up to $70,000 per year*; Limited to one year of funding.

* Amount includes direct and indirect costs.