Acronyms

ACS
American Community Survey

CHA
Community Health Alliance

CHC
Community Health Center

CMS
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

DHHS
Department of Health and Human Services

DO
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

DOS
Department of State

DPBH
Division of Public and Behavioral Health

DPSD
Division of Policy and Shortage Designation

DRO
Division of Regional Operations

FFY
Federal Fiscal Year

FQHC
Federally Qualified Health Center

GOED
Governor’s Office of Economic Development

HPSA
Health Professional Shortage Area

HRSA
Health Resources and Services Administration

IHC
Indian Health Center

IHS
Indian Health Services

IMG
International Medical Graduate

MCO
Managed Care Organizations

MD
Doctor of Medicine

MUA/P
Medically Underserved Area/Population

NAC
Nevada Administrative Code

NAP
New Access Point

NHC
Nevada Health Centers

NNAMHS
Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services

NPI
National Provider Identifier

NRHP
Nevada Rural Hospital Partners

NRS
Nevada Revised Statutes

NSBME
Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners

NSBOM
Nevada State Board of Osteopathic Medicine

NSHE
Nevada System of Higher Education

NSORH
Nevada State Office of Rural Health

ORHP
Office of Rural Health Policy

PCA
Primary Care Association

PCAC
Primary Care Advisory Council

PCO
Primary Care Office

RHC
Rural Health Clinic

SNAMHS
Southern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services

UNLV
University of Nevada, Las Vegas

UNR
University of Nevada, Reno

UNSOM
University of Nevada School of Medicine

USCIS
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services