BPHC Bulletin: Service Area Considerations Request for Information Available for Preview

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HRSA is pleased to announce the release of the Health Center Program Service Area Considerations Request for Information (RFI). HRSA seeks input from the public on service area considerations that may inform HRSA decisions regarding Health Center Program expansion through an existing health center’s addition of new service delivery sites.

These considerations include factors such as:

  • Parameters for unmet need;
  • Proximity;
  • Reasonable boundaries for the service area;
  • Consultation with other local providers;
  • Demonstrated capacity and performance in existing service area; and
  • Ensuring patient input/representation.

The Service Area RFI announcement will begin with a 30-day preview period. Instructions on how external stakeholders may submit feedback are forthcoming. Following the preview period, HRSA will accept public feedback for 60 days and plans to announce those details in a future Primary Health Care Digest newsletter. We look forward to receiving your feedback.