🌍Notice of Care Delivery Area Redesignation for Iowa Tribe
Notice of Purchased/Referred Care Delivery Area Redesignation for the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska
Summary
Notice is hereby given that the Indian Health Service (IHS) has decided to expand the geographic boundaries of the Purchased/ Referred Care Delivery Area (PRCDA) for the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska (Iowa Tribe or Tribe) to include the counties of Jackson in the State of Kansas, and Holt in the State of Missouri. The final PRCDA for the Iowa Tribe now includes the following counties: Brown, Doniphan, and Jackson in the State of Kansas; Holt in the State of Missouri; and Richardson in the State of Nebraska. The sole purpose of this expansion is to authorize additional Iowa Tribal members and beneficiaries to receive Purchased/Referred Care (PRC) services.
Agencies
- Health and Human Services Department
- Indian Health Service
Business Impact
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The expansion of the PRCDA allows more Iowa Tribal members to receive health care services. This potentially increases demand for local healthcare providers and may create business opportunities in the healthcare sector. Additionally, compliance with regulations regarding the application of the expanded area may affect businesses that work with tribal health programs.