Ohio § 3702.76
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 3702.76, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3702.76.
(A) The director of health shall designate, as health resource shortage areas, areas
in this state that experience special health problems and physician practice patterns
that limit access to medical care. Except as provided in division (B) of this section, the designations shall be made
by rule. The designations may apply to a geographic area, one or more facilities within a
particular area, or a population group within a particular area. The director shall consider for designation as a health resource shortage area,
any area in this state that has been designated by the United States secretary of
health and human services as a health manpower shortage area under Title III of the
“Public Health Service Act,” 58 Stat. 682 (1944), 42 U.S.C.A. 201 , as amended. (B) As used in this division, “free clinic” has the same meaning as in section 3701.071 of the Revised Code . The director shall designate each free clinic as a health resource shortage area,
regardless of whether the clinic is located in a geographic area that is designated
as a health resource shortage area.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 3702.76
What does Ohio Revised Code § 3702.76 cover?
Section 3702.76 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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