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Examines the historical, social, political, legal and economic factors and values that have influenced the development and implementation of health policy pertaining to American Indian and Alaska Natives. Focuses on the four substantive areas that form the analytic basis for many of the issues in health policy and management: economics and financing; need and demand; politics/ethics/law; and quality/effectiveness. Discusses the unique relationship between the U.S. federal government and American Indian tribes. Addresses key policy and advocacy issues impacting Tribal communities.