36-2353. Medically-underserved areas;
selection of coordinating medical providers


A. For each area designated as medically-underserved, the department may assist
counties, incorporated cities and towns or health service districts to recruit a
coordinating medical provider. Selection of a coordinating medical provider shall be
based upon such provider's proximity to the medically-underserved area and the ability
and willingness of such provider to fulfill the requirements established pursuant to
section 36-2354.


B. If no coordinating medical provider is located in or near the
medically-underserved area, the university of Arizona may agree to serve as the
coordinating medical provider for the area.