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Designation of medically underserved populations and areas--HRSA. Notice
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Governors requested medically underserved populations (MUPs) designations in Hawaii and Maine. Proposed medically underserved areas (MUAs) in five other states are open for public comment.
Area of Science:
- Public Health Policy
- Health Services Research
Background:
- The Public Health Service (PHS) Act enables the designation of medically underserved areas (MUAs) and populations (MUPs).
- Governors of Hawaii and Maine have formally requested MUP designations.
- Proposals for MUA designations have been submitted for specific geographic areas in Missouri, Nebraska, South Carolina, South Dakota, and Washington.
Purpose of the Study:
- To announce proposed designations of medically underserved areas and populations.
- To solicit public comment and recommendations from relevant stakeholders.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing provisions within section 330(b) of the PHS Act.
- Reviewing requests from state governors and analyzing geographic data for underserved areas.
Main Results:
- Specific populations in Hawaii and Maine are proposed for MUP designation.
- Certain geographic areas in Missouri, Nebraska, South Carolina, South Dakota, and Washington are proposed for MUA designation.
Conclusions:
- Public input is crucial for finalizing these medically underserved designations.
- The designations aim to improve access to healthcare services in identified areas and for specific populations.
Abstract:
Under the provisions of section 330(b)(6) of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act, 42 U.S.C. 254c(b)(6), as amended by Pub. L. 99-280, the Governors of the States of Hawaii and Maine have asked the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to designate specific populations within their States as medically underserved populations (MUPs). Also, under section 330(b)(3) of the PHS Act, certain geographic areas in the States of Missouri, Nebraska, South Carolina, South Dakota, and Washington have been proposed for designation as medically underserved areas (MUAs). This notice provides an opportunity for State and local officials, State organizations representing Community Health Centers, and other interested parties in the above-mentioned States to provide recommendations and to comment on the proposals to designate as medically underserved the areas and populations described in this notice.