                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION OF HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS (§ 32.1-122.20)

The Commissioner shall direct the Commonwealth&#8217;s activities and programs
for recruiting and retaining health care providers for underserved populations,
underserved areas, and health professional shortage areas (HPSAs) designated
throughout the Commonwealth. The duties and responsibilities of the Commissioner
shall include, but not be limited to:

1. Designating and updating as necessary the designation of underserved areas
that meet the criteria established by the Board pursuant to &#xA7; 32.1-122.5;

2. Designating and updating as necessary those areas of the state which meet the
criteria of dental, primary care and mental health professional shortage areas
as provided in 42 C.F.R. Part 5;

3. Administering the scholarship and loan repayment programs pursuant to Article
6 (&#xA7; 32.1-122.5 et seq.) of this chapter as well as any other programs or
activities authorized in the appropriation act for recruiting and retaining
providers for the Commonwealth&#8217;s underserved populations, underserved
areas and HPSAs;

4. Recruiting health care providers, residents, and students in Virginia and
other states to care for Virginia&#8217;s underserved populations and practice
in underserved areas and HPSAs throughout the Commonwealth;

5. Publicizing the functions, programs, and activities of the Department
available to assist providers in establishing a practice in underserved areas
and HPSAs throughout the Commonwealth;

6. Coordinating the Department&#8217;s health workforce activities with other
state agencies as well as public and private entities in Virginia involved in
health workforce training, recruitment, and retention; and

7. Identifying and recommending to the Governor and the General Assembly new
programs, activities, and strategies for increasing the number of providers
practicing in Virginia&#8217;s underserved areas and HPSAs and serving
Virginia&#8217;s underserved populations.

HISTORY: 2000, cc. 175, 200; 2011, c. 37.