### Question
How does the law define health professional shortage area?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 254c*, **health professional shortage area** is defined as:

> a health professional shortage area designated under section 254e of this title

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 254c*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER II-GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES > Part D-Primary Health Care > subpart i-health centers**

