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Rural Health
Research Gateway

Clara Busse, PhD, MPH

University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center

Phone: 269.779.4154
Email: busse165@umn.edu

Division of Health Policy and Management
University of Minnesota
2221 University Ave. SE #350
Minneapolis, MN 55414

Current Projects - (1)

  • Financial Analysis of Rural Obstetric Care Hospitals
    The purpose of this project is to describe the financial stability and hospital longevity of rural and urban hospitals before and after obstetric unit closure. Additionally, we will identify financial factors that contribute to decisions around obstetric service provision in rural communities in order to better understand the factors that lead to—or could prevent—obstetric unit closures.
    Research centers: Rural Maternal Health Data Support and Analysis Program, University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center
    Topics: Healthcare access, Healthcare financing, Hospitals and clinics, Maternal health