Obstetric Volume and Severe Maternal Morbidity Among Low-Risk and Higher-Risk Patients Giving Birth at Rural and Urban US Hospitals

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Compares births in rural and urban counties in California, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina to identify associations between obstetric volume and morbidity in low and high risk patients. Discusses suggestions for improving morbidity rates.

Katy Backes Kozhimannil, Stephanie Leonard, Sara C. Handley, et al.

JAMA Network Open, 4(6)

06/2023

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Healthcare quality · Maternal health and prenatal care · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data · California · Michigan · Pennsylvania · South Carolina