The Need for Improved Health Care for the Osage Tribe of Oklahoma, 1978-01-01 - 1978-12-31

The text describes a proposed pilot project to improve healthcare provision for the Osage Tribe of Oklahoma. The project would provide various health services to tribal members, including inpatient care, ambulatory clinical care, dental care, and community health services. The cost projections for the project have been made, but it is noted that additional funding may be required if actual costs turn out to be higher than expected. enumeration and enrollment of eligible tribal members, preparation and issuance of health cards, development of data gathering and assessment mechanisms, and rate negotiations with healthcare providers will be necessary for the project's implementation.