https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/topics/scope-of-practice Rural Health & Human Services News by Topic: Scope of practice - Rural Health Information Hub en Copyright 2026 Rural Health Information Hub https://pennsylvaniaindependent.com/uncategorized/maternal-health-care-deserts-rural-hospitals-physicians-obgyn-midwives-childbirth/ Discusses reasons for labor and delivery department closures across Pennsylvania including challenges with recruiting and retaining obstetricians and gynecologists and low reimbursement rates for Medicare and Medicaid. Also notes poor health outcomes associated with maternal healthcare deserts. Describes potential solutions including increasing access to and the scope of practice for nurse midwives and certified midwives https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38168 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600