Terms Used In Michigan Laws 333.2719

  • Designated professional: means a designated physician, designated advanced practice registered nurse, dentist, physician's assistant, or designated mental health professional. See Michigan Laws 333.2701
  • Health resource shortage area: means a geographic area, population group, or health facility designated by the department under section 2717. See Michigan Laws 333.2701
   The department shall exercise its discretion in selecting a health resource shortage area for assignment of a designated professional. The department may establish guidelines for priority among health resource shortage areas in assignments of designated professionals to those areas.