Dental Providers in Underserved Areas
Characteristics
ACCESSIBLE
Component
Adequate provider network [SYSTEM-LEVEL ONLY]
Measure Concept
Dentist availability/workforce supply (e.g., dentist-to-population ratios, travel time and distance, ease of finding a dentist)
[SYSTEM-LEVEL ONLY]
Descriptions
The number of dental providers practicing in underserved areas
Numerator: Count of dental providers practicing in underserved areas
Denominator: N/A - This is just a count
Measure or Standard
Measure
Populations
Not specified or not applicable
Measure Identification
NQF Environmental Scan (2012)
Stage of Development/Use
NQF Scan (2012): 2001-2005 CHIPRA Measures