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Information from HRSA on the Proposed Rule for HPSA and MUP Designation

On February 29, 2008 the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) published a notice in the Federal Register describing proposed changes to the methodology for designation of Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and Medically Underserved Populations (MUPs).  Contained within the notice of proposed rulemaking was an invitation for public comment.  The period for public comment ended June 30, 2008.  In response to the invitation for public comment, the Michigan Department of Community Health prepared and submitted formal comments addressing the notice of proposed rulemaking.

HRSA published a brief statement on the status of the proposed rule.  This statement indicates that HRSA is reviewing the comments made on the proposed rule, that some changes are likely to be made to the original proposal, and that given the significance of the comments made on the original proposal a final regulation will not be published as a next step.  It is likely that a new notice of proposed rulemaking will be published at some time in the future.

The Michigan Department of Community Health has prepared resources to assist in navigating the proposed rule and its impact on Michigan communities.  These resources include presentation slides providing an overview of the proposed rule, a summary of the 51 page Federal Register notice on the proposed rule, a brief on the proposed rule and its potential impact in Michigan, and an in-depth analysis of full-county, geographic HPSAs in Michigan under the proposed rule.

As additional information becomes available, the Department will post details on this Webpage.

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Related Documents
A brief on the proposed rule for designating MUPs and HPSAs and its potential impact on Michigan - 12640 bytes PDF icon
In-depth analysis of full-county, geographic HPSAs in Michigan under the proposed rule for designating MUPs and HPSAs. - 28249 bytes PDF icon
MDCH Official Comments on the Proposed Rule for Designating HPSAs and MUPs - 50154 bytes PDF icon
Presentation Slides Providing an Overview of the Proposed New Rule for HPSA and MUA/P Designations - 31995 bytes PDF icon
Summary of the new criteria for designation of MUPs and HPSAs proposed in the Federal Register on February 29, 2008. - 28717 bytes PDF icon
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