§5.1. Purpose.
42 C.F.R. § 5.1
These regulations establish criteria and procedures for the designation of geographic areas, population groups, medical facilities, and other public facilities, in the States, as health professional(s) shortage areas.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: Sec. 215 of the Public Health Service Act, 58 Stat. 690 (42 U.S.C. 216); sec. 332 of the Public Health Service Act, 90 Stat. 2270-2272 (42 U.S.C. 254e).
Source
Source: 45 FR 76000, Nov. 17, 1980, unless otherwise noted.