One sobering statistic related to America’s Abysmal Maternal Mortality Rates: 60% of those deaths were preventable.
A recent study published by the New England Journal of Medicine found that approximately 1% of all physicians accounted for 32% of paid claims.
In spite of our apparent prosperity, mothers die in childbirth at greater rates in the United States than in any other developed nation.
Providing care to patients with limited English proficiency can be risky without the use of qualified translators.
A doctor telling you to call a lawyer due to the wrongful actions of another doctor is evidence you have a case. But it’s not the whole story.
In an increasingly complicating medical world, checklists can help surgeons and other doctors avoid missing key steps and making mistakes that can cause patients harm.
A recent research study found that the nation could be reaching a severe shortage of OB-GYNs in the next couple years.
A recent study suggests that, for health first time mothers, inducing labor in the 29th week lowers the risk of a c-section, preeclampsia, and the need for breathing help for the infant.
Among the developed countries, only Mexico has a higher maternal mortality rate than the US.
A recent study in the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology details how America is lagging behind nearly every other member of the Organization for Economic Cooperation
