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1 to 1 of 1 Research Studies DisplayedLorch SA, Martin AE, Ranade R
Lessons for providers and hospitals from Philadelphia's obstetric services closures and consolidations, 1997-2012.
The researchers examined the experience of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, where thirteen of nineteen hospital obstetric units closed between 1997 and 2012, and they conducted interviews at eleven hospitals whose obstetric units remained open. Interviewees reported sharp surges in delivery volume and an increase in the proportion of patients with public insurance or no insurance. The authors concluded that their study supports the need for policy makers to anticipate reductions in supply and monitor patient outcomes.
AHRQ-funded; HS018661.
Citation: Lorch SA, Martin AE, Ranade R .
Lessons for providers and hospitals from Philadelphia's obstetric services closures and consolidations, 1997-2012.
Health Aff 2014 Dec;33(12):2162-9. doi: 10.1377/hlthaff.2014.0136.
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Keywords: Labor and Delivery, Pregnancy, Hospitals