HPSA scores: What does it mean to me and my clinic?

"What exactly is a HPSA score? This score is a federal designation assigned to a geographic area, population group (such as low-income), correctional facility, state or county mental health hospital, or private, public or nonprofit facility that can demonstrate a shortage of health professionals in the service area. HPSAs can be created for primary medical care, dental health, or mental health..." Read more.  (Source: Colorado Rural Health Center)

Kaiser Family Foundation Examines Health Coverage in Areas With Health Professional Shortages

Research Brief: Insurance Coverage and Access to Care in Primary Care Shortage Areas

This brief examines insurance coverage and access to care among the population residing in Primary Care Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs), which are areas with documented shortages of physicians and other health providers.