1. Nursing & NHSC Workforce Update

2. BCRS NHHSP NHSC NSP SP NHSC LRP NHSC SLRP FLRP NELRP
Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program
Nursing Scholarship Program
NSP
NHSC SP
National Health Service Corps SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
BCRS
NELRP
NHSC
LRP
National Health Service Corps
LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM
Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program
FLRP
NHSC SLRP
National Health Service Corps
STATE LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM
Faculty Loan Repayment Program

3. Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program
An opportunity for registered nurses, nurse practitioners and nurse faculty working in health facilities with a shortage of nurses to pay off student loans while providing care to communities in need.
2010 NELRP Awards:
NERLP Field Strength:

4. Nursing Scholarship Program
2010 NSP Awards: 458
NSP Field Strength : 412
Nursing students can receive scholarships now and work at health care facilities with a shortage of nurses later.

5. NHSC Today More than 37,000 clinicians have served as NHSC Members:
Expanding access to health care;
Improving the health of people who live in urban and rural areas, where health care is often scarce
NHSC consists of more than 9,000* clinicians currently working in underserved communities
Loan Repayment (NHSC LRP)
2012 Hybrid Student Loan Repayment Program Pilot
Scholarships (NHSC SP)
State Loan Repayment (SLRP)
*As of June 30, 2011

6. NHSC Loan Repayment Program
FY 2011 – Total Awards To-date*
New Awards – 3,370 (2, ,060 ARRA)
Continuations – 1,250
FY 2012
Application Opens – November 2012
Fund By HPSA Scores
Award Amounts – Tier Amounts
HPSA 14 & Above; HPSAs 13 & Below
Non-competitive LRP Transition for Scholars
Planned Awards
1,500-2,000 Awards
1,800 Continuations
Loan Repayment is Tax Free
*As of August 15, 2011

7. Hybrid Loan Repayment Program for Students (HLPS) Pilot
Program Requirements/Eligibility
Physicians in 4th Year of Training
Must Match to Primary Care Residency
Placement in a HPSA of 14 or Higher
Placement Assistance Provided
$120,000 for a 3 Year Commitment
Timelines
Application Opens October/November 2011
Awards – January 2012
100 Awards Planned

8. NHSC Scholarship Program
Program Opens – March/April 2012
180 Awards Planned
Competitive Program for eligible disciplines
Primary Care Physicians (MD/DO); Nurse Practitioners; Physician Assistants; and Certified Nurse Midwives
Dentists
Pays tuitions, fees and other education expenses
Service Obligation between 2 and 4 years
Taxable Monthly Living Stipend - $1,289 (FY 2011)
Students must be enrolled in an accredited health professional program 8

9. NHSC Field Strength Projections*
*NHSC Field Strength Projections based on the 2012 Budget Guidance 9

10. 2011 NHSC Clinician Retention & Customer Service Survey Results
Customer Satisfaction Score – (Up 2 points)
94% - LRPs; 6% - Scholars (29% Response Rate)
Retention - Fulfilled Obligation
67% in Same Site; 76% another NHSC Site; 82% Underserved Area
Retention - In-Service
85% Plan to Stay at Current Site; 69% for 2 or more years
Factors that Influence Retention Decision
Relationship with Current Employer – 53%
Commitment to Underserved Communities – 57%
Current Site Experience – 50%
Becoming Part of the Communities; Putting Down Roots – 31%
Key Finding
Information & communication needs to be more timely – Monthly/ 10 10

11. Outreach & Communication
Ambassador Re-launch – August 2011
Updated Ambassador Toolkit
Ambassador Tutorial – Fall 2011 Release
State-my- State Guide – Fall 2011 Release
Defined Participation & Reporting Requirements
Website Redesign – September 2011
Expansion of In Service Info
Regional NHSC Networking Events
NHSC Facebook – New Look
Stories from the Field 11 11

13. Corps Community Day United to Increase Access to Health Care
When – Thursday, October 13, 2011;Primary Care Week
Why – Raise Awareness of the Corps
Recruit Potential NHSC Members
Provide a sense of community & connectedness
Underscore the importance of NHSC & primary care services to the nation’s neediest communities
Where – Grassroot Activities Across the Nation
Health Fairs, Screenings, Flu Clinics, etc.
Breakfast with Health Profession Students
Highlight NHSC Clinician Stories & Community Efforts
Health Profession Students tour NHSC Facilities

14. Site Partnership Initiative
Scholar Placement Conference – June 2011
NHSC Signage Available
NHSC Service Site Reference Guide
Online Site Application for New Sites – July 2011
Regional Offices Handle Site Approval – March 2011
Site Visits – Over 1,000 conducted in 2011
Eliminated Site Application Process
Indian Health Service Sites – May 2011
Over 350 sites added
Community Health Centers – September 2011
Almost 5,000 sites will be added
Eliminated Recertification Requirement for CHCs 14 14

15. NHSC Site Customer Service Portal
Web-based Portal Launch – September 2011
Site Profile
Vacancy Management
NHSC Members Rosters
Recertification – October 2011
6-Month Verification – Jan/Feb 2012
Technical assistance tools and resources – Fall/Winter 2011
Updated Job Opportunity Listing – Spring 2012

16. NEW!
NHSC Site Portal 16 16

17. CAH Site Eligibility
Be located in a designated Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA)
Call State Primary Care Office for assistance getting a HPSA designation
Demonstrate an affiliation with an outpatient, ambulatory care clinic
Provide comprehensive primary care and related inpatient services
See all patients, regardless of ability to pay
Accept Medicare, Medicaid & Children’s Health Insurance Program beneficiaries
Utilize a sliding fee scale for low-income patients
Full discount for those below 100% of poverty
Schedule of discounts for those between 100% and 200% of poverty
The NHSC can provide you with examples

18. Recruiting NHSC Providers
May only recruit the following disciplines under pilot program:
Physicians
Physician Assistants
Nurse Practitioners
Certified Nurse Midwives
Specialties include: family practice, general internal medicine, pediatrics, geriatrics, obstetrics/gynecology, and psychiatry
Allowed maximum of 10 NHSC providers over 3-year pilot period

19. Provider Service Requirements
Full-time providers serving at CAH (40 hrs/wk)
Minimum of 16 hrs/wk must be spent in outpatient clinic
24 hrs/wk can be spent in the inpatient setting, including the swing bed unit, ER or SNF, teaching, or doing administrative tasks
No more than 8 hrs/wk spent teaching
No more than 8 hrs/wk spent on administrative tasks
Half-time providers serving at CAH (20-39 hrs/wk)
Minimum of 8 hrs/wk must be spent in outpatient clinic
12 hrs/wk can be spent in the inpatient setting, teaching, or doing administrative tasks
No more than 4 hrs/wk spent teaching
No more than 4 hrs/wk spent on administrative tasks

20. NHSC Site Application Process
Applicant submits a site application online
Visit and review the Service Site Guide
Determine if you are in a HPSA
Go to the “Apply” tab on the web site to begin the online application
Primary Care Offices (PCOs) review applications and make a recommendation
BCRS Regional Offices review and provide final recommendation

21. Becoming an NHSC-Approved Site
Online application available for CAHs early October 2011
To be approved CAH sites will need to:
Meet all NHSC site eligibility requirements
Demonstrate affiliation (either through direct ownership or affiliation agreements) with an outpatient, ambulatory care clinic
Demonstrate that site provides comprehensive primary care and related inpatient services

22. Site Recertifications
All sites, including satellite sites, are required to submit a new or recertification application. If you have a satellite site or additional site in your network that would like to become a member site, the application can be accessed online at
Update contact information in the portal.
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