We assist the USAPIJs get HPSA scores in order to qualify for health resources and services from HRSA. A HPSA designation score indicates the shortage of health care providers in primary, dental and mental health. The score ranges from 0 - 25 for primary and mental health and 0 - 26 for dental health. The higher the HPSA score, the more shortages of providers there are in an area.
We assist the USAPIJs in getting MUAP scores to qualify for health resources and services from HRSA. An MUA or MUP designation score indicates the inadequacy of primary health care available in an area or population. The score ranges from 0 - to 100, and to qualify as an MUA or MUP, the designation score has to be less than or equal to 62.
We assist facilities or clinics in HPSA designated areas to recruit and employ NHSC primary care providers.
We provide technical support to assist recruitment and placement of interested NHSC providers to interested USAPIJs.
We provide technical support and sssist interested USAPIJs medical students and primary care providers with NHSC Scholarship and
Loan Repayment Programs (Scholar to Service, Loan Repayment, and State Loan Repayment)
Use the Bureau of Health Workforce (BHW) Portal to apply for NHSC site certification/recertification.
BHW Portal 101