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.

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Terms Used In Arizona Laws 36-2353

  • Coordinating medical provider: means a physician or group of physicians, or any combination thereof, which has entered into an agreement with a county, incorporated city or town, health service district or the department to supervise the medical care offered at a medical clinic, as defined by this section. See Arizona Laws 36-2351
  • Department: means the department of health services. See Arizona Laws 36-2351

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.