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NHSC New Site Application Webinar

Wednesday, June 27
1:00 – 2:00 PM ET

Join the Webinar

Join us today to learn more about the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) site eligibility requirements, documentation, benefits, and online application process. A question and answer session will follow the presentation.

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Dial in: 1-855-719-5011 and Passcode: 974722

Note: If you are unable to attend, this webinar will be recorded and posted to the NHSC website. The NHSC Site Application Online Q & A Session will also be held on Wednesday, July 11 from 1:00 – 2:00 PM ET.

Site Eligibility Requirements

Physically located in a federally designated Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA); to determine if your facility is located in a HPSA, contact your local state Primary Care Office (PCO) or search HPSA Find.
Be a primary care outpatient facility, or a CMS-certified Critical Access Hospital that provides medical, dental or mental and behavioral health services.
Utilize a qualified discounted/sliding fee schedule and have had it in place for at least six months.
Not deny services to an individual based on inability to pay or enrollment in Medicare, Medicaid, or a state Children’s Health Insurance Plan (CHIP).
Utilize a credentialing process that includes, at a minimum, reference review, licensure verification, and a query of the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB).
Prominently display a statement in common areas (and on the website, if applicable) that explicitly states that no one will be denied access to services due to inability to pay; and a discounted/sliding fee schedule is available.

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