Strategic Plan for Physician Recruitment, 1990
Author: Texas Association Of Community Health Centers
Date Published: 1989
This report represents a formalization of joint activities between the Texas Association of Community Health Centers (TACHC), the Texas Department of Health (TDH), and the Public Health Service (PHS) that have evolved over the past several years. This is a draft document. All or parts are open for discussion, change, and approval by the TACHC membership. With the reduction in National Health Service Corps (NHSC) scholars, locating a sufficient number of physicians to practice in Texas' Community Health Centers (CHCs) has become crucial. Current CHC data indicate that there are 45 physician vacancies in Texas CHCs. This represents a 15% increase in physicians vacancies over a three month period. Without physicians some CHCs may be unable to remain open. Another structure for locating, engaging, and keeping physicians for CHCs must be created. To respond to this critical need--future crisis--the TACHC entered into a contract with Charles Alfero of New Mexico Health Resources (NMHR). Mr. Alfero assessed the recruitment efforts at the state and CHC level, outlined the necessary aspects for a successful recruitment efforts, and developed state and CHC specific recommendations.
Date Published: 1989
This report represents a formalization of joint activities between the Texas Association of Community Health Centers (TACHC), the Texas Department of Health (TDH), and the Public Health Service (PHS) that have evolved over the past several years. This is a draft document. All or parts are open for discussion, change, and approval by the TACHC membership. With the reduction in National Health Service Corps (NHSC) scholars, locating a sufficient number of physicians to practice in Texas' Community Health Centers (CHCs) has become crucial. Current CHC data indicate that there are 45 physician vacancies in Texas CHCs. This represents a 15% increase in physicians vacancies over a three month period. Without physicians some CHCs may be unable to remain open. Another structure for locating, engaging, and keeping physicians for CHCs must be created. To respond to this critical need--future crisis--the TACHC entered into a contract with Charles Alfero of New Mexico Health Resources (NMHR). Mr. Alfero assessed the recruitment efforts at the state and CHC level, outlined the necessary aspects for a successful recruitment efforts, and developed state and CHC specific recommendations.
