Despite being one of the wealthiest countries in the world — and one which famously spends a large chunk of its GDP on healthcare — the United States has a dismal record on maternal health outcomes.

The Maternal Care Bundle (MCB) sets best practice standards across 5 areas of clinical care, for implementation by NHS providers and commissioners across England. The aim is to reduce maternal ...

The U.S. remains "among the most dangerous developed nations for childbirth." The United States continues to be one of the "most dangerous developed nations" for childbirth, according to a new report ...

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The U.S. has the worst record in the developed world for maternal mortality, with death rates for expectant mothers doubling since the 1980s. 1 Women of color – including Black, Latina, American ...

Although in some areas, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives may be declining in healthcare, birth equity remains a priority for many hospitals in California, including Miller Children’s ...

This issue of Health Affairs includes the annual national health expenditure projections from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Several articles focus on rural hospitals, including ...