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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE TRIBAL MANAGEMENT GRANT APPLICATION
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WHEREAS, the Cherokee Nation since time immemorial has exercised the sovereign rights of self-government in behalf of the Cherokee people;
WHEREAS, the Cherokee Nation is a federally recognized Indian Nation with a historic and continual government to government relationship with the United States of America;
WHEREAS, the Health Services Group has completed an operational assessment of Medical Records Departments at its health facilities and has identified opportunities for improving business process efficiency and reducing ongoing costs;
WHEREAS, the Health Services Group is in need of funding to meet new and pending requirements under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the Patient Protection and Affordability Act, and the pending implementation of ICD-10;
WHEREAS, the Indian Health Service has published a notice of availability of funding.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CHEROKEE NATION, that the Cherokee Nation Tribal Council hereby authorizes a proposal be prepared and submitted to the Indian Health Service in the amount of $300,000 to train staff and meet regulatory requirements; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CHEROKEE NATION, that the Principal Chief (or his designee) shall be authorized to conduct negotiations and execute all official documents in this regard.