January 14, 2026
Survey Opportunity: Stakeholder Perspectives on Rural Hospital Closures and Prevention
The University of Illinois Chicago invites you to participate in this national survey of rural health stakeholders, a project designed to understand the challenges, strengths, and needs of rural hospitals and the communities they serve across the United States. The goal of this survey is to gather insights from rural healthcare providers, administrators, policymakers, and community members to help develop a predictive model that identifies rural hospitals at risk of closure.
By sharing your perspectives, you will help researchers better understand the factors that contribute to hospital sustainability – such as workforce capacity, community support, financial pressures, and access to care. Your input will directly inform data-driven strategies to support rural hospitals, strengthen healthcare infrastructure, and protect access to essential services in rural communities.
The survey takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. Participation is voluntary and confidential, and responses will be analyzed in aggregate only. Findings from this survey will be used to inform policymakers and national organizations working to stabilize and strengthen the rural healthcare system.
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