### Question
How is the "tribal health program" defined?


### Answer
The term **tribal health program** is defined in *25 U.S.C. § 1603* as follows -

> an Indian tribe or tribal organization that operates any health program, service, function, activity, or facility funded, in whole or part, by the Service through, or provided for in, a contract or compact with the Service under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450 et seq.)

#### Citation:
  - *25 U.S.C. § 1603*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 18-INDIAN HEALTH CARE > GENERAL PROVISIONS**

