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Doctors Across New York (DANY) Practice Support Program: DOH RFP released

May 2011

7.2 Million Available for Physician Recruitment

The Department of Health (DOH) released a request for proposals (RFP) for the Doctors Across New York (DANY) Practice Support Program. A total of $7.2 million is available over a two-year period, which translates into approximately 70 awards.

Applications will be accepted from June 14, 2011 through March 30, 2012, or until funding is exhausted. Applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. DOH anticipates a ten-day turnaround for reviews, and will notify applicants within 30 days.

HANYS applauds DOH for releasing the practice support RFP. HANYS worked closely with DOH to streamline the new RFP and application process. DANY’s Practice Support and Loan Repayment programs provide funding to physicians who locate in communities in need. HANYS anticipates the release of the Loan Repayment program RFP soon.

The Practice Support component of DANY includes several categories that are eligible for funding, including loan repayment. For applicants who apply for loan repayment, physicians can receive up to $100,000 for a two-year period, with a two-year commitment to the area. This is different from DANY’s separate Loan Repayment component, which is worth up to $150,000 over a five-year period, with a five-year commitment to the under-served area.

To be eligible for funding, the physician must have a start date of July 1, 2010 or after, and provide services in an under-served area. DOH will accept questions about the process through May 24 at 4:00 pm. Contact: Sherry Chorost