Business · 03/07/2023Updated: 10/16/2026 · 1 min read

HRSA Extends Transition Time for HPSA Designations, Publishes Lists of Designated Shortage Areas

Summary

The US Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has extended the transition time for jurisdictions and facilities to prepare for potential loss of Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) designations. The lists of designated HPSAs, including those proposed for withdrawal, are available on HRSA's data.hrsa.gov website.

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