Despite advances in many areas of healthcare, the US leads peer nations in maternal mortality and morbidity. Maternal deaths have doubled in the past two decades and 70 times as many women experience serious birth-related complications. The CDC says more than 80% of these deaths are preventable. Physician executive Melissa Clarke argues that accurate and complete data documentation is a powerful tool for identifying and addressing root causes, reducing disparities, and saving lives.
FDA Wraps Up 2024 Handing Out Several Notable Regulatory Decisions
The FDA has had a busy December 2025, with several notable new drug approvals. Eli Lilly’s Zepbound became the first FDA-approved medicine for chronic sleep
