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20-A M.R.S. § 12851 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1991, c. 372, §2 (NEW).] 1. Center. "Center" means a community-based area health education center that is designated in accordance with section 12857 or that exis…
20-A M.R.S. § 12852 System designation
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The Area Health Education Center at the University of New England is designated as the system. The system operates statewide and consists of a program office at the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine and centers. The statewide consortium for health professi…
20-A M.R.S. § 12853 Mission
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The mission of the system is to improve the distribution, supply, quality, utilization and efficiency of health personnel in underserved geographical, cultural or medical specialty areas of the State by encouraging the regionalization and decentralization of educational responsib…
20-A M.R.S. § 12854 System responsibilities
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The system shall: [PL 1991, c. 372, §2 (NEW).] 1. Recruitment and retention. Develop and implement strategies that support the efforts of state and private agencies to enhance recruitment and retention of health professionals in inadequately served geographical, cultural and medi…