10- 144 C.M.R. ch. 509, § I

Current through 2025-03, January 15, 2025

Section 144-509-I - INTRODUCTION

1. This rule establishes definitions, procedures, and criteria necessary for the implementation of amendments to

A. Define criteria for designating underserved areas and populations related to specialty physician services; excluding primary care specialty.

B. Provide criteria for designating a hospital as underserved by a specialty physician.

C. Provide criteria for designating eligibility of specialty physicians to practice in underserved areas.

2. The official designation of underserved areas and eligible sites will be endorsed by the Commissioner of the Department of Human Services.

10- 144 C.M.R. ch. 509, § I