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No, OBGYNs are not systematically fleeing states that banned abortion
While obstetricians and gynecologists have always had to operate under the risk of malpractice lawsuits, state-level abortion ...
Becker's Hospital Review3d
Urban systems step up rural maternal care
In the U.S., 57% of rural hospitals do not provide labor and delivery services, according to a November report from the Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform. Closing OB-GYN programs leaves ...
Physician's Weekly4d
Staff Shortages and Medicaid Gaps Drive Rural OB Unit Closures
Rural hospital closures force pregnant women to travel hours for care, risking safety and facing financial, emotional, and ...
Medscape4d
ACOG Issues Pain Management Guidelines for In-office Procedures
The guidelines acknowledge the range of pain experiences but also the problematic history of clinicians inadequately ...
Women need more pain management during gynecological procedures
Some gynecological procedures can be incredibly painful, and now medical experts are acknowledging the need for change. Women ...
Becker's Hospital Review5d
‘We can’t keep working in silos’: Florida systems tackle OB-GYN deserts
In Florida, 91% of rural hospitals do not have OB-GYN services, the highest percentage in the country. Over the past two years, more than 50 rural hospitals have ended their labor and delivery ...
Johns Hopkins Medicine6d
Gynecology and Obstetrics at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Several states are reporting cases of measles, a highly contagious viral disease. Both children and adults can get measles. Before going to a clinic or emergency room, it’s important to check with ...