Becker's Healthcare November 1, 2024
The alarming trend of rural hospitals closing their maternity wards is putting the health of countless mothers and babies at risk. As more rural communities lose access to essential obstetric (OB) care, it’s imperative to find innovative solutions to bridge the gap. Understanding the root causes of this crisis and exploring how we can use technology and collaboration to address this issue is vital to safeguarding maternal health in rural areas.
The health impacts of rural maternity ward closures
More than half of all rural U.S. counties have stopped providing labor and delivery services. A perfect storm of complicated issues like declining U.S. birth rates, staffing challenges, financial losses, shrinking reimbursement rates, and more are driving the tough decision to...
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