Maternity wards are closing across the country forcing some expectant mothers into long drives for care.
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According to a report by the healthcare consulting firm, Chartis, 217 hospitals in the United States have closed their labor and delivery departments since 2011.The Chartis report says that the states with the highest loss of access to obstetrical care are Minnesota, Texas, Iowa, Kansas and Wisconsin, with each losing more than 10 facilities.According to the American Hospital Association, 42% of births are paid for by Medicaid which has low reimbursement rates.
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Report: Maternity wards are closing across the countrySome expectant mothers are being forced to drive long distances for care.
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University Hospitals Lake West Medical Center in Willoughby Latest Ohio Hospital to End Maternity ServicesOhioHealth’s Shelby Hospital stopped providing maternity services after February. Lake West Medical Center in Willoughby is ending labor and delivery services April 15
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Maternity units are closing across America, forcing expectant mothers to hit the road | CNNSince 2011, 217 hospitals in the United States have closed their labor and delivery departments, according to a report
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Maternity units are closing across America, forcing expectant mothers to hit the roadSince 2011, 217 hospitals in the United States have closed their labor and delivery departments, according to a report by the health care consulting firm Chartis.
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