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Clinical Care
Supreme Court Declines To Hear Military Medical Malpractice Case
Justices won?t alter the rule that prevents active-duty military members from suing the government for negligence. The challenge came from...
Clinical Care
Pregnancy and Heart Disease Guidelines Target Maternal Mortality
Most women who die of cardiovascular disease during pregnancy or the postpartum period were not aware that they had cardiac...
Clinical Care
Will Ties To A Catholic Hospital System Tie Doctors' Hands?
Dignity Health, like other Catholic chains, is bound by ethical and religious directives from the United States Conference of Catholic...
Clinical Care
2 Ways 'Team Birth Project' Works to Decrease Maternal Mortality
A new collaborative approach is designed to improve birth outcomes, decrease cesarean section procedures, and increase patient engagement.
Clinical Care
Integrated Family Care Improves Outcomes, Generates ROI
The new care model recognizes that family dynamics impact health and cost of care.
Clinical Care
Neonatology Leader Shares Specialty Trends, Maternal Mortality Prevention
Focal points in neonatology include better communication with families and sepsis screening.
Clinical Care
Follow New Recommendations to Treat Perinatal Depression
Two forms of psychological therapy have been found effective in reducing perinatal depression.
Finance
This Time When My Water Breaks, Take Me To A Hospital Without Surprise Bills
Researchers sought to determine how pregnant women who dealt with surprise medical bills from their first delivery approached decisions about...
Washington AG Announces Intent to Sue Over Title X Rule
Washington state attorney general Bob Ferguson said he will be seeking a temporary injunction to prevent the rule from taking...
HHS Finalizes Rule Seeking To Expel Planned Parenthood From Family Planning Program
Under the new rules, Title X recipients would be banned from making abortion referrals in almost all cases. This would...
Nursing
Dozens of Nurses and Staff Sickened by Mold in NYC Hospital
Mold found in Staten Island University Hospital North's maternity unit is being blamed for dozens of employees falling ill in...
Clinical Care
'Landmark' Maternal Health Legislation Clears Major Hurdle
The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously approved a bill to fund state committees to review and investigate deaths of expectant...