42 U.S.C. § 11705
An entity is a qualified entity for purposes of subsection (a)(1) if the entity is a Native Hawaiian health care system.
During a fiscal year, the Secretary under this chapter may make a grant to, or hold a contract with, not more than 5 Native Hawaiian health care systems.
The Secretary may not make a grant to, or enter into a contract with, any entity under subsection (a)(1) unless the entity agrees that, amounts received pursuant to such subsection will not, directly or through contract, be expended-
The Secretary may not make a grant, or enter into a contract with, any entity under subsection (a)(1) unless the entity agrees that, whether health services are provided directly or through contract-
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EDITORIAL NOTES
REFERENCES IN TEXTSection 7512(16) of title 20 (as such section was in effect on the day before December 10, 2015), referred to in subsec. (c)(4), means section 7512(16) of title 20 prior to amendment by Pub. L. 114-95, title VI, §§6001(a), (b) (1), 6003(a), Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 2046, 2063.
CODIFICATIONAmendments by Pub. L. 111-148 are based on section 202(a), (b)(1), of title II of S. 1790, One Hundred Eleventh Congress, as reported by the Committee on Indian Affairs of the Senate in Dec. 2009, which was enacted into law by section 10221(a) of Pub. L. 111-148.The 1992 amendment is based on section 1 of S. 2681, One Hundred Second Congress, as passed by the Senate on Aug. 7, 1992, and enacted into law by section 9168 of Pub. L. 102-396. Section 9168, which referred to S. 2681, as passed by the Senate on "September 12, 1992", has been treated as referring to S. 2681, as passed by the Senate on Aug. 7, 1992, to reflect the probable intent of Congress. Pub. L. 100-579 and Pub. L. 100-690 enacted identical sections. The text of this section is based on section 6 of Pub. L. 100-579 as subsequently amended.
AMENDMENTS2015-Subsec. (c)(4). Pub. L. 114-95 substituted "private educational organization identified in section 7512(16) of title 20 (as such section was in effect on the day before December 10, 2015) to continue to offer its educational programs and services to Native Hawaiians (as defined in section 7517 of title 20) first and to others" for "private educational organization identified in section 7512(16) of title 20 to continue to offer its educational programs and services to Native Hawaiians (as defined in section 7517 of title 20) first and to others". 2010-Subsec. (c)(4). Pub. L. 111-148 which directed the amendment of section 6(c) of the Native Hawaiian Health Care Act of 1988 by adding par. (4), was executed by making the amendment to this section, which is section 6 of the Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.Subsec. (h)(1). Pub. L. 111-148 which directed the amendment of section 6(h)(1) of the Native Hawaiian Health Care Act of 1988 by substituting "2019" for "2001", was executed by making the amendment to this section, which is section 6 of the Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act, to reflect the probable intent of Congress. 1992- Pub. L. 102-396 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section related to administration of grants and contracts.
STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2015 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 114-95 effective Dec. 10, 2015, except with respect to certain noncompetitive programs and competitive programs, see section 5 of Pub. L. 114-95 set out as a note under section 6301 of Title 20, Education.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2010 AMENDMENT Section 202(b)(2) of title II of S. 1790, One Hundred Eleventh Congress, as reported by the Committee on Indian Affairs of the Senate in Dec. 2009, which was enacted into law by Pub. L. 111-148, title X, §10221(a), Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 935, provided that: "The amendment made by paragraph (1) [amending this section] takes effect on December 5, 2006."
- Native Hawaiian health care system
- The term "Native Hawaiian health care system" means an entity-(A) which is organized under the laws of the State of Hawaii,(B) which provides or arranges for health care services through practitioners licensed by the State of Hawaii, where licensure requirements are applicable,(C) which is a public or nonprofit private entity,(D) in which Native Hawaiian health practitioners significantly participate in the planning, management, monitoring, and evaluation of health care services,(E) which may be composed of as many Native Hawaiian health centers as necessary to meet the health care needs of each island's Native Hawaiians, and(F) which is-(i) recognized by Papa Ola Lokahi for the purpose of planning, conducting, or administering programs, or portions of programs, authorized by this chapter for the benefit of Native Hawaiians, and(ii) certified by Papa Ola Lokahi as having the qualifications and the capacity to provide the services and meet the requirements under the contract the Native Hawaiian health care system enters into with the Secretary or the grant the Native Hawaiian health care system receives from the Secretary pursuant to this chapter.
- Native Hawaiian
- The term "Native Hawaiian" means any individual who is-(A) a citizen of the United States, and(B) a descendant of the aboriginal people, who prior to 1778, occupied and exercised sovereignty in the area that now constitutes the State of Hawaii, as evidenced by- (i) genealogical records,(ii) Kupuna (elders) or Kama'aina (long-term community residents) verification, or(iii) birth records of the State of Hawaii.
- Papa Ola Lokahi
- The term "Papa Ola Lokahi" means an organization composed of-(i) E Ola Mau;(ii) the Office of Hawaiian Affairs of the State of Hawaii;(iii) Alu Like Inc.;(iv) the University of Hawaii;(v) the Office of Hawaiian Health of the Hawaii State Department of Health;(vi) Ho'ola Lahui Hawaii, or a health care system serving the islands of Kaua'i and Ni'ihau, and which may be composed of as many health care centers as are necessary to meet the health care needs of the Native Hawaiians of those islands;(vii) Ke Ola Mamo, or a health care system serving the island of O'ahu, and which may be composed of as many health care centers as are necessary to meet the health care needs of the Native Hawaiians of that island;(viii) Na Pu'uwai or a health care system serving the islands of Moloka'i and Lana'i, and which may be composed of as many health care centers as are necessary to meet the health care needs of the Native Hawaiians of those islands;(ix) Hui No Ke Ola Pono, or a health care system serving the island of Maui, and which may be composed of as many health care centers as are necessary to meet the health care needs of the Native Hawaiians of that island;(x) Hui Malama Ola Ha'Oiwi or a health care system serving the island of Hawaii, and which may be composed of as many health care centers as are necessary to meet the health care needs of the Native Hawaiians of that island; and(xi) such other member organizations as the Board of Papa Ola Lokahi may admit from time to time, based upon satisfactory demonstration of a record of contribution to the health and well-being of Native Hawaiians, and upon satisfactory development of a mission statement in relation to this chapter, including clearly defined goals and objectives, a 5-year action plan outlining the contributions that each organization will make in carrying out the policy of this chapter, and an estimated budget.
- Secretary
- The term "Secretary" means the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.1See References in Text note below.
- disease prevention
- The term "disease prevention" includes-(A) immunizations,(B) control of high blood pressure,(C) control of sexually transmittable diseases,(D) prevention and control of diabetes,(E) control of toxic agents,(F) occupational safety and health,(G) accident prevention,(H) fluoridation of water,(I) control of infectious agents, and(J) provision of mental health care.
- health promotion
- The term "health promotion" includes-(A) pregnancy and infant care, including prevention of fetal alcohol syndrome,(B) cessation of tobacco smoking,(C) reduction in the misuse of alcohol and drugs,(D) improvement of nutrition,(E) improvement in physical fitness,(F) family planning,(G) control of stress, and(H) educational programs with the mission of improving the health, capability, and well-being of Native Hawaiians.
- primary health services
- The term "primary health services" means-(A) services of physicians, physicians' assistants, nurse practitioners, and other health professionals;(B) diagnostic laboratory and radiologic services;(C) preventive health services (including children's eye and ear examinations to determine the need for vision and hearing correction, perinatal services, well child services, and family planning services);(D) emergency medical services;(E) transportation services as required for adequate patient care;(F) preventive dental services; and(G) pharmaceutical services, as may be appropriate for particular health centers.