### Question
What is the definition of tribal health program" means 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.).[1](#1603_1_target)


#### (26) Tribal organization


The term "tribal organization?


### Answer
The definition of **tribal health program" means 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.).[1](#1603_1_target)


#### (26) Tribal organization


The term "tribal organization** is as follows in *25 U.S.C. § 1603*:

> given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450b).[1](#1603_1_target)


#### (27) Urban center


The term "Urban center" means any community which has a sufficient urban Indian population with unmet health needs to warrant assistance under subchapter IV, as determined by the Secretary.

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

