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Allied health professional

Healthcare workers who are not doctors, nurses, or dentists but provide a wide range of support services, such as medical assistants, dental hygienists, physical therapist assistants, and community health workers.

Federally qualified health center

Community-based healthcare providers that receive federal funds to provide primary care services in underserved areas, regardless of a patient's ability to pay.

Rural health clinic

Clinics located in rural, underserved areas that provide primary care services and receive special Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement to help ensure access to care.

Underserved communities

Areas or groups of people that lack sufficient access to healthcare services, often due to a shortage of health professionals, geographic isolation, or economic barriers.

Preceptorship

A training model where a student or new professional works closely with an experienced practitioner (preceptor) in a clinical setting to gain practical skills and knowledge.

Supplant

To replace or take the place of existing funding, meaning new federal funds should add to, rather than substitute for, current resources.