shortage area

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shortage area

[shôr′tij]

Etymology: AS, sceort + L, acticum, process

a geographic area, county as a census tract, or area designated by the federal government as being undersupplied with certain kinds of health care services. A shortage area may be eligible for aid under certain federal programs, including the National Health Service Corps or the Rural Clinics Assistance Act.

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