CFR > Title 42 - Public Health > CHAPTER I—PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES > SUBCHAPTER A—GENERAL PROVISIONS (parts 1 to 9) > PART 5—DESIGNATION OF HEALTH PROFESSIONAL(S) SHORTAGE AREAS > 5.1—Purpose.

5.1—Purpose.

These regulations establish criteria and procedures for the designation of geographic areas, population groups, medical facilities, and other public facilities, in the States, as health professional(s) shortage areas.