### Question
How does Additional Programs define medically underserved community?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 280g*, **medically underserved community** is defined as:

> a community identified by a State—


(A) that has a substantial number of individuals who are members of a medically underserved population, as defined by section 254b(b)(3) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 280g*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER II-GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES > Part P-Additional Programs**

