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How is “underserved” defined, per the FOA (page 10) that at least 5 communities which address the needs of rural communities and/ minority and other underserved populations?

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How is “underserved” defined, per the FOA (page 10) that at least 5 communities which address the needs of rural communities and/ minority and other underserved populations?

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In addition to minorities and individuals who live in rural communities, traditionally medically underserved populations include those with economic barriers (low-income or Medicaid-eligible populations) and those with cultural and/or linguistic access barriers to primary medical care services.