Graded 2024/2025
What is the NHSC under? CORRECT ANSWERS dpt of health and human services
(HHS) -> health resources and services admin (HRSA) --> National health service
corpse (NHSC) ---> loan repayment program
what is the goal of the NHSC? CORRECT ANSWERS improve healthcare access for
those who are geographically isolated, economically or medically vulnerable
Offers scholarships and loan repayment to eligible primary healthcare providers
Who are eligible providers? CORRECT ANSWERS physicians, PA, NP, RN, dentist,
behavioral/mental health providers in the professional shortage areas (HPSA)
what are the 3 types of HPSA's? CORRECT ANSWERS geographic - not enough
providers to serve entire areas population
population based - not enough providers for specific group within defined geographic
areas
facility-based - not enough providers within a specific type of facility
what is the bill for PT? CORRECT ANSWERS PT workforce and patient access act of
2017 to amend public health service act (1944) to include PT