A needs assessment survey supported by the Michigan Center for Rural Health, the Improving Veterans Access to Healthcare and the Frontier Veterans program is seeking to identify the needs of veterans and their providers in rural communities. The effort aims to improve rural enrollment, access and health for veterans and their caregivers, with a key focus on strengthening the capacity of critical access hospitals and other rural healthcare organizations to better serve rural and underserved Veterans.
Members across rural regions are encouraged to complete the brief survey by Jan. 1, 2026. Survey questions are geared toward clinicians, billing staff, community health workers, social workers, referral navigators and quality management professionals representing rural areas.
Members with questions may contact Ewa Panetta, director of community health impact and engagement at the MHA.