Maternity care access, quality, and outcomes: A systems-level perspective on research, clinical, and policy needs
The quality of maternity care in the United States is variable, and access to care is tenuous for rural residents, low-income individuals, and people of color. Without accessible, timely, and high-quality care, certain clinical and sociodemographic characteristics of individuals may render them more vulnerable to poor birth outcomes. However, risk factors for poor birth outcomes do not occur in a vaccum; rather, health care financing, delivery, and organization as well as the policy environment shape the context in which patients seek and receive maternity care.
Source: Seminars in Perinatology - Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Katy B. Kozhimannil, Rachel R. Hardeman, Carrie Henning-Smith Source Type: research
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