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Aug 1, 2019 · MUAs and MUPs identify geographic areas and populations with a lack of access to primary care services. MUAs have a shortage of primary care health services for residents within a geographic area such as: a whole county; a group of neighboring counties; a group of urban census tracts; or. a group of county or civil divisions.
Aug 1, 2019 · Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSA) identify geographic areas, populations groups, or facilities within the United States that are experiencing a shortage of health care professionals. Medically Underserved Areas (MUAs) and Medically Underserved Populations (MUPs) identify geographic areas and populations with a lack of access to primary ...
What is a Medically Underserved Area/Population (MUA/P)? MUAs and MUPs identify geographic areas and populations with a lack of access to primary care services. These designations help establish health maintenance organizations or community health centers. MUAs have a shortage of primary care health services within geographic areas such as:
MUA/P scores depend on the Index of Medical Underservice (IMU) calculated for the area or population proposed for designation. Under the established criteria, an area or population with an IMU of 62.0 or below qualifies for designation as an MUA/P. An area or population can receive an IMU score between 0-100.
Health Professional Shortage Area. Basic Components of a HPSA Application. Rational Service Area. Population to Provider Ratio. Contiguous Area Resources. Nearest Source of Non-designated Care. Rational Service Areas. Determine the area where services will be provided. Justify the service area if not a whole county.
Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) are areas or populations designated by HRSA as having too few primary care providers, high infant mortality, high poverty or a high elderly population. Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) are used to identify areas, population groups, or facilities within the United States that are experiencing a shortage of health care professionals.
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Aug 1, 2019 · Medically Underserved Area and Medically Underserved Population (MUA/P) MUA/P score is dependent on the Index of Medical Underservice (IMU) calculated for the area or population proposed for designation. Under the established criteria, an area or population with an IMU of 62.0 or below qualifies for designation as an MUA/P. MUA/P Indicators.