Virginia Department of Health
State Board of Health
Rules and Regulations for the Identification of Medically Underserved Areas in Virginia
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 540]
Chapter Information
| Description | The regulations include criteria for identifying medically underserved areas in Virginia and include effective quantifiable measures sensitive to the unique characteristics of urban and rural jurisdiction, such a the incidence of infant mortaliaty, the availability of primary care resources, poverty levels, and other relevant measures. |
| State Authority | 32.1-122.5 |
| Federal Authority | None entered |
| Exempt from APA | No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act. |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation | Whether the regulations continue to serve as criteria for identifying medically underserved areas in Virginia and include effective quantifiable measures sensitive to the unique characteristics of urban and rural jurisdiction, such a the incidence of infant mortaliaty, the availability of primary care resources, poverty levels, and other relevant measures. |
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Contact Information
| Name / Title: | Michael Capps / Sr. Policy Analyst |
| Address: |
James Madison Building 109 Governor Street Richmond, VA 23219 |
| Email Address: | boardofhealth@vdh.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804) 864-7190 FAX: (804)864-7022 TDD: ()- |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Update MUA determination process for timely accurate computations | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/30/2015. |
| Periodic Reviews | ||
| Last Activity | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 10/7/2022 Agency Completed | Amend | |
| 1/9/2012 Agency Completed | Amend | |
| 11/7/2007 Agency Completed | Amend | |