Arizona Revised Statutes (Last Updated: March 31, 2016) |
Title 36. Public Health and Safety |
Chapter 24. MEDICALLY-UNDERSERVED AREA HEALTH SERVICES |
Article 1. General Provisions |
Sec 36-2353. Medically-underserved areas; selection of coordinating medical providers
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A. For each area designated as medically-underserved, the department may assist counties, incorporated cities and towns or health service districts to recruit a coordinating medical provider. Selection of a coordinating medical provider shall be based upon such provider's proximity to the medically-underserved area and the ability and willingness of such provider to fulfill the requirements established pursuant to section 36-2354.
B. If no coordinating medical provider is located in or near the medically-underserved area, the university of Arizona may agree to serve as the coordinating medical provider for the area.