How low can they go? Rural hospitals weigh keeping obstetric units when births decline.

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How low can they go? Rural hospitals weigh keeping obstetric units when births decline.

November 24, 2021

Huff C. Kaiser Health News. November 12, 2021.

This article discusses the challenge of providing safe maternity care in rural environments when demand for service cannot support its cost, and keeping teams actively experienced in provision of reliable maternal care.

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