2026 Research Publications
Browse the full list of research publications from the Rural Health Research Centers.
Products – Freely accessible products include policy briefs, fact sheets, full reports, chartbooks, and interactive data websites.
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Availability of Hospital-Based Obstetric Services in the United States by County, 2010–2023: A State-by-State Report
Chartbook
Rural Maternal Health Data Support and Analysis Program, University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center
Date: 01/2026
The purpose of this report is to provide timely national, state, and county-specific information on changes in obstetric care access. The report includes a national overview of hospital-based obstetric services access by county, followed by county-level reports for every U.S. state.