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Be Prepared for Dobbs Decision Impact on Maternal Mortality

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However, healthcare providers must consider cases under their care that require medical interventions. These cases could cause difficulties for both patients and providers as they navigate new legal realities brought by the Dobbs decision. Healthcare organizations must operate within the laws of their states. In the U.S.

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When Risks Collide: Maternal Mortality and Mental Health

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Lora Sparkman, MHA, RN, BSN, Partner, Patient Safety and Quality at ReliasAlarmingly, the maternal mortality rate in the U.S. These grim statistics are not news for healthcare organizations. Lora Sparkman, MHA, RN, BSN, Partner, Patient Safety and Quality, Relias. A Personal Story of Maternal Mental Health.

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Nurse-Midwives: Solution for Maternity Care Deserts?

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maternal mortality continues to increase despite the availability of world-class healthcare resources. Sparkman, who is Relias Vice President and Partner, Clinical Solutions, Patient Safety and Quality, noted that despite advancements, “The U.S. In the U.S., million U.S. Nearly 40% of U.S. counties without OB care.

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Reducing Maternal Mortality: Will the ‘Birthing-Friendly’ Hospital Designation Help?

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­The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule in August 2022 to improve maternal health outcomes and advance health equity — two of the Biden-Harris Administration’s key priorities. But it’s also important to adopt a holistic view of the maternal healthcare experience. Sadly, U.S.