Primary Care Provider Hosting at Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)

The contract involves supporting the employment and supervision of primary care providers who are participating in the Mississippi State Loan Repayment Program by placing them at Federally Qualified Health Centers located in underserved areas. These providers are selected based on their commitment to serve in regions with critical shortages of healthcare professionals, and the hosting organization is responsible for ensuring they receive adequate clinical supervision, infrastructure support, and resources to deliver high-quality primary care services. The arrangement is designed to improve access to essential health services in rural and medically underserved communities across Mississippi. The subcontract is open until June 1, 2029, and falls under the NAICS code 621399 for other miscellaneous ambulatory health care services. It is administered by the Rural Health and Population Studies division of the Mississippi state agency, with performance tied to locations designated as underserved by state and federal standards. The hosting entity must comply with all program requirements related to loan repayment eligibility, provider retention, and service delivery metrics, ensuring alignment with the goals of the Mississippi SLRP to reduce provider shortages and enhance community health outcomes through sustained clinical presence in high-need areas.