[health, funding] Rural Assistance Center Health Update
Designation of Medically Underserved Populations and Health Professional Shortage Areas; Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; Extension of Public Comment Period Jun 2, 2008 — The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is extending the period for comments on the Designation of Medically Underserved Populations and Health Professional Shortage Areas an additional 30 days, with a new closing date of June 30, 2008. The purpose is to revise and consolidate the criteria and processes for designating medically underserved populations (MUPs) and health professional shortage areas (HPSAs). Defining the “Rural” in Rural America Discusses the use of different definitions of rural by Federal agencies reflecting the multidimensional qualities of rural America. Organization: USDA Economic Research Service Date: 06 / 2008 Journal: Amber Waves
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