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Jessica Crowe
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Rural Sociologist, Chief of the Rural Economy Branch, Economic Research Service, USDA
All opinions are my own
ERS published a report on the impact of the Community Facilities program for rural hospital survival. www.ers.usda.gov/publications...
Federal Assistance and Rural Hospital Closings: The Impact of the USDA Community Facilities Program | Economic Research ServiceLock
Numerous studies have shown that the primary cause of rural hospital closures is severe financial stress. The Federal Government, through various agencies, administers multiple programs that provide f...
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January 23, 2025 at 2:55 PM
You can register for today's webinar discussing the report at the below link. Webinar begins at 1pm EST and will be recorded.

www.ers.usda.gov/conferences/...
USDA ERS - Webinar: Rural America at a Glance, 2024 EditionLock
ERS Geographer Tracey Farrigan presents findings from the 2024 Edition of Rural America at a Glance. This year's edition focuses on rural migration, employment, poverty, childcare, eldercare, and broa...
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November 13, 2024 at 1:05 PM
The 2024 edition of ERS's Rural America at a Glance is now out.

www.ers.usda.gov/publications...
Rural America at a Glance: 2024 Edition
Rural America at a Glance: 2024 Edition highlights recent social and economic conditions in rural areas of the United States.
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November 13, 2024 at 1:02 PM