Practical Guide to Sustain Rural Maternity Care
Rural hospitals across the country are struggling to sustain labor and delivery services. The financial pressures are significant; staffing, call coverage, and high direct costs make these programs challenging to maintain, especially when reimbursement levels fail to match expenses.
Despite these challenges, however, some CAHs have successfully sustained their OB programs.
Our guide explores financial and operational strategies rural hospitals use to continue offering maternity care, offering a model for others who wish to continue or restore these services in their communities.
Key Insights Include:
- Key financial considerations for maternity program sustainability
- How hospitals are structuring services to improve reimbursement and narrow losses
- Case studies of rural hospitals that have navigated these challenges successfully
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