---
kind: "section"
citation: "42 C.F.R. § 5.1"
title: "42"
number: "5.1"
heading: "Purpose."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/42/5.1"
---

# §5.1. Purpose.


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

### 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.