### Question
What does assessment mean?


### Answer
**Assessment** has the following meaning in *25 U.S.C. § 1665*:

> the systematic collection, analysis, and dissemination of information on health status, health needs, and health problems

#### Citation:
  - *25 U.S.C. § 1665*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 18-INDIAN HEALTH CARE > SUBCHAPTER V&ndash;A-BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAMS > Part A-General Programs**

