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How is a HPSA different from a Medically Underserved Area (MUA)?

April 26, 2017area different hpsa medically mua underserved

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How is a HPSA different from a Medically Underserved Area (MUA)?

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MUAs identify areas or populations with a shortage of health care services. Documentation of shortage for MUAs includes several indicators in addition to the availability of health care providers. These factors include infant mortality rate, poverty rate, and percentage of population aged 65 or over. Louisianas MUA designations are currently being used for various grants including Section 330 grants but cannot be used for the National Health Service Corps or Louisianas State Loan Repayment Program or J-1 visa waiver placements.