South Carolina Area Health Education Consortium
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This project is the outgrowth of the Enhanced AHEC Academic Community Partnership for Health Professions Workforce and Educational Reform. The Enhanced AHEC project has involved faculty from MUSC, USC, Greenville University Center, technical education institutions, the AHEC system, representatives from the State Budget and Control Board, the Commission on Higher Education, DHEC, DHHS, SCMA, SCHA, third party payers, and the community.
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