IHS definition
Examples of IHS in a sentence
This is because the IHS is covered by the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA), which means that the United States consents to be sued in place of federal employees for any damages to property or for personal injury or death caused by the negligence or wrongful act or omission of federal employees acting within the scope of their employment.
In the event there are Tribal entities that are not IHS providers but are eligible to enroll as a Medicaid provider as an atypical health provider, the Office of the Chief of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee (EBCI) shall provide a “Tribal Provider Attestation.” This “Tribal Provider Attestation” letter from the EBCI Chief’s office shall be submitted to NC DHHS as part of the NC DHHS centralized credentialing process.
Nothing in this Agreement (including any addendum) shall be interpreted to authorize or obligate any IHS employee to perform any act outside the scope of his/her employment.
Pursuant to 25 USC §§ 1621t and 1647a, neither the Tailored Plan nor Carolina Complete shall apply any requirement that any entity operated by the IHS, an Indian tribe, tribal organization or urban Indian organization be licensed or recognized under the State or local law where the entity is located to furnish health care services, if the entity attests that it meets all the applicable standards for such licensure or recognition.
IHS or IHCP names and positions may not be used to suggest official endorsement or preferential treatment of the managed care plan.