Deaconess Health - Vanderburgh County
Overview
In an effort to invest in our healthcare providers, Deaconess Health put in an extensive effort to lay the groundwork for three designations for our county. We are now a recognized Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA). This opens the doors for benefits such as federal and state-funded student loan forgiveness for physicians, advanced practitioners, mental health practitioners, and nurses. Along with our healthcare providers, Deaconess Health is committed to the health and well-being of our community with the hopes that through this recruitment and retention initiative, we can boost access to healthcare in our service area.
Deaconess Health encourages our healthcare providers to contact our team of experts at HPSA Acumen to determine your eligibility and opportunity for loan repayment awards. An individual consultation can be scheduled with them at the bottom of this webpage.
What is a HPSA?
HPSAs are designations that indicate health care provider shortages in three platforms of health: primary care, mental health, and dental health. Each platform of health receives its own designation. Each designation is scored to show the severity of the shortage. Scores range from 0 to 25, with 25 having the greatest shortage. The maps below outline each type of HPSA for Vanderburgh County.
In a Primary Care HPSA: Yes
HPSA Name: LI-Vanderburgh County
HPSA ID: 1184900485
Designation Type: Low Income Population HPSA
Status: Designated
Score: 16
Designation Date: 11/27/2023
Last Update Date: 11/27/2023
In a Mental Health HPSA: Yes
HPSA Name: MHCA 27
ID: 7188019062
Designation Type: High Needs Geographic HPSA
Status: Designated
Score: 14
Designation Date: 9/9/2021
Last Update Date: 9/9/2021
In a Dental Health HPSA: No
What are the benefits of a HPSA?
In an effort to boost provider recruitment and retention in these often-rural shortage areas, benefits have been established to help build healthcare access to those who need it the most. Here are the benefits available in our specific shortage designations.
Loan repayment opportunities are possible because Deaconess Health forged new partnerships and secured HPSAs in this region. Loan repayment is just one benefit that acknowledges you as the driving force that makes healthcare possible in our community. Deaconess Health truly appreciates working with you.
Programs available to eligible Deaconess Health primary care and mental health providers:
Physicians – National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program, Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program, Indiana State Loan Repayment Program, Kentucky Worker Loan Relief Program of the Commonwealth
Advanced Practitioners – National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program, Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program (nurses only), Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program, Indiana State Loan Repayment Program, Kentucky Worker Loan Relief Program of the Commonwealth
Registered Nurses – Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program, Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program
Mental Health Providers – National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program, Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recover Loan Repayment Program, Indiana State Loan Repayment Program, Kentucky Worker Loan Relief Program of the Commonwealth
What do these loan repayment programs offer?
Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program – Advanced Practice Nurses and Registered Nurses may be eligible to apply for loan repayment worth up to 85% off their student loan balance in return for working at a Critical Shortage Facility, like our hospital.
National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program – Physicians and Advanced Practitioners may be eligible for up to $50,000 for a 2-year service commitment at an NHSC-certified site in a HPSA. One-year extension contracts are available for remaining student loan balance.
Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery (STAR) Loan Repayment Program – CNAs, Certified Medical Assistants, Licensed Occupational Therapists, LCSWs, LPCs, MFTs, Master’s Level Social Workers, Psychologists, Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioners, Occupational Therapists, Psychology Doctoral Interns, Behavioral Health Paraprofessionals, Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, CRNAs, CNMs, CNSs, LPNs, PNSs, Pharmacists, and SUD Counselors may be eligible for up to $250,000 for a 6-year service commitment at a STAR-certified site.
Indiana State Loan Repayment Program – Primary Care Physicians, Dentists, Nurse Practitioners, CNMs, Physician Assistants, Registered Dental Hygienists, Health Service Psychologists, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Psychiatric Nurse Specialists, Licensed Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Registered Nurses, and Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselors with Indiana licenses may be eligible for up to $20,000 in return for a 2-year commitment. One two-year extension for up to an additional $20,000 is available.
Kentucky Worker Relief Program for the Commonwealth - Outpatient Primary Care and Behavioral Health Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors, Health Service Psychologists, Marriage and Family Therapists, Psychiatric Nurse Specialists, Registered Nurses, Alcohol and Substance Use Disorder Counselors, Pharmacy Clinicians, Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, and Audiologists may be eligible for up to $100,000 for a 2-year service commitment – additional specialties will be considered.
To find out if your address is located in this HPSA designation, please visit the following website:
https://data.hrsa.gov/tools/shortage-area/by-address
For more information, please contact:
HPSA Acumen’s Benefit Support Specialists are available to you:
716.483.0888 ext. 206
Email us here at [email protected]
Facility Contact Information:
Deaconess Physician Loan Repayment Point of Contact
Michelle Dexter
Physician Recruiter
(812) 450-7263
[email protected]
Deaconess Nurse Loan Repayment Point of Contact
Charlie Cochran
Recruiter
(812) 450-3744
[email protected]