HRSA
Government & Politics abbreviation · US Federal Agency
| Stands for | Health Resources and Services Administration |
|---|---|
| Categories | Government & Politics |
HRSA stands for Health Resources and Services Administration, a US federal agency abbreviation.
Funds health care for people who are uninsured, isolated or medically vulnerable, including nearly 1,400 community health centers, the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program and the National Health Service Corps. The HHS agency also oversees the national organ transplant network and the 340B drug discount program.
Example: The clinic is a HRSA-funded health center, so it charges uninsured patients on a sliding fee scale.
Usage notes
Formed in 1982 by merging two earlier HHS agencies, it is led by an Administrator. Its designations of Health Professional Shortage Areas determine where clinicians can work off student loans through the National Health Service Corps. The abbreviation is often pronounced "HER-sa".
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