Medically Underserved Area
| Definition: |
A geographic location which has insufficient health resources (manpower and/or facilities) to meet the medical needs of the resident population. |
| Notes: |
no qualif; specify geog; DF: MED UNDERSERV AREA |
| Also Called: |
National Health Service Corps,Physician Shortage Area |
Medically Underserved Area Definitions and Terms
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