HSD was established in 1995 and is the Primary Care Office for the state of Arizona. The Bureau of Health Systems Development administers the Arizona Department of Health Services Primary Care Program and provides a complementary focus on improving access to primary health care through workforce recruitment, retention programs and the designation of medically underserved areas. Our principal focus is to improve access to primary care, particularly among vulnerable and underserved populations. 

Our Mission:

"To optimize the health of Arizona residents by developing and strengthening systems and services to expand access to primary care and other services with emphasis on the health needs of underserved people and areas." 

Functions:

• Identify areas that are in need of improved health services and by designating areas as Arizona Medically Underserved Areas (AzMUAs)
   
• Develop and implement strategies to strengthen primary care and other health care delivery systems
   
• Administer programs to increase the number of providers and improve services with special attention to designated areas of medical underservice
   
• Provide technical assistance to consumer groups such as medical providers, facilities, patients, etc. for planning for the expansion of primary care
   
• Educate on the needs and benefits of improving services to vulnerable populations

We invite you to browse our site and contact us if you require additional information.

New! Primary Care Mini-Grants 2007

The Arizona Health Facilities Authority is pleased to announce the availability of funds through the St. Luke's Health Initiatives to assist local community health agencies and organizations in improving, maintaining, and monitoring the health of communities across the State of Arizona.