Data Sources for HTSI Scoring SM
The following are suggested sources to obtain data for use in scoring the HTSI . For most data points, multiple sources are available. These SM
recommended sources have proven reliable; however, when more than one source is consulted, further investigation may be necessary to resolve possible contradictions.
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Type of area, based on population
HPSA designation
Source: 2010 United States Census Bureau Data
Source: HRSA Website
Specifically the Interactive Population Map is recommended and yields data for designated geographic areas, e.g., county or Zip Code. This can be found at: http://2010. census.gov/2010census/popmap. There is a link from this page to the American Factfinder 2010 Census search page which can also be used. This can be found at: http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/index.xhtml
This can be found at: http://hpsafind.hrsa.gov
Child poverty rate Source: 2010 United States Census Bureau Data
Child poverty data are not uniformly available for all geographic areas. It may be necessary to substitute data for Families with Related Children Under 18. If 2010 Census data are not available for this category, the Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) can be used. The American Factfinder search page can be used to find ACS data for county or Zip Code. This can be found at: http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/index.xhtml
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FQHC in area (for high poverty areas; include rural health clinics) Source: HRSA Website
Together with HPSA status, federally qualified health centers and other health resources are listed at this site: http:// findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/Search_HCC.aspx?byCounty=1. A list of rural health centers is available at: https://www. cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/Medicare-LearningNetwork-MLN/MLNProducts/downloads//rhclistbyprovidername.pdf An additional source is each state’s specific Primary Care Association (PCA) Website, using the Community Health Centers link.
Public transportation availability Source: specific website for each state
A Google search of public transportation in each state is likely to yield useful results including links to transit resources. State Government websites often have links to that state’s Department of Transportation. There is a page on the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) website with links to information on transit resources in each state. This can be found at: http://apta.com/resources/links/unitedstates/Pages/default.aspx
Childr en' s He a lt h Fund
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