La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § V-13305
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024
Section V-13305 - Health Professional Development ProgramA. The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has developed and shall administer a plan for recruitment and retention of primary health care practitioners to practice in health professional shortage areas or facilities. The plan will provide for identification of shortage areas, prioritize long-term and short-term goals and strategies, provide a special minority component, and provide for public input.B. LDH shall implement the recruitment and retention plan, directly or through contract. Implementation may include advertising and promotion, professional recruitment services, travel, and all other necessary expenses.C. Contingent upon available funding, LDH will establish a Physician Loan Repayment Program, pursuant to R.S. 40:1205.3. LDH may establish one or more application cycles during any state fiscal year. At the beginning of any application cycle, notice of application will be publicized through electronic methods (email, newsletter, or the LDH website: https://wellaheadla.com).La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § V-13305
Promulgated by the Department of Health, Office of Public Health, LR 49, Amended LR 491744 (10/1/2023).AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:1205.1 et seq.