How far is your nearest maternity ward?
- Maternity wards are closing across the country forcing some expectant mothers into long drives for care.
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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