Based on HPSA Acumen’s experience orchestrating HPSA designations on behalf of clients across the country, the total project follows this general timeline:
Preliminary Study
• Determination of Rational Service Area (RSA)
• Survey of all physicians practicing within the RSA
• Survey of contiguous areas
Completion and Submission
• Physicians' supply of primary care further analyzed
• Comprehensive project review carried out by the CEO, the Senior Statistical Analyst and the Senior Medical Information Analyst
• Application submitted to the relevant state government
State Review
• Client report delivered
• State inquiries about data
• Supplemental information provided, if necessary
• Serve as client's liaison to government
• Continual client updates provided to prepare and facilitate implementation of HPSA-related administrative issues
Federal Review
• State government's uploaded data reviewed
• Federal data cross-checked against submitted data
• Final approval
• Notify and congratulate client
