10- 144 C.M.R. ch. 509, § II

Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024
Section 144-509-II - DEFINITIONS
1. "Underserved Geographic Area" is a primary care analysis area (PCAA) or other established service area which has an inadequate number of specialty physicians to meet the needs of the population, as determined by application of criteria in Section IV.
2. "Underserved Population" is the specific population which meets the criteria in Section IV.
3. "Underserved Hospital Service Area" is the geographic area served by a hospital in Maine, as defined by the Department of Human Services in the current State Health Plan, with input from the hospital that relates to the area served by the specific specialty.
4. "Specialist Physician" is a doctor of medicine (M.D.) or a doctor of osteopathy (D.O.) who:
A. Is certified by the established professional body in the specialty designated in medicine or osteopathy, or is eligible for such certification (i.e. has successfully completed an accredited program of graduate medical or osteopathic education in the specialty area);
B. Practices in the specialty area, and is licensed to do so.

10- 144 C.M.R. ch. 509, § II