The Biden administration has introduced a “birthing friendly” designation for hospitals to help expectant parents make decisions surrounding childbirth. However, some experts question its effectiveness as most US facilities that deliver babies have received this label. Critics argue that the criteria for the designation, which involve participating in quality collaborations and adhering to “evidence-based care”, are weak and do not truly reflect hospital quality.
Medicaid cuts risk worsening Black maternal health crisis
Proposed cuts to Medicaid and Medicare could exacerbate racial disparities within the existing US maternal mortality crisis, disproportionately impacting pregnant Black women. Medicaid funds roughly
