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