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