Publication Date: December 30th, 2024
Publication Type(s): Case Studies
Topic(s): Health Disparities and Health Equity, Healthcare Access, Maternal Health, Women, Workforce
Author(s): Fritz AH, Thorsen ML, Sheffield EC, and Kozhimannil KB
The purpose of these case studies is to describe how two hospitals that serve rural United States (U.S.) communities incorporate midwifery care into their services. Health care administrators, clinicians, policymakers, and rural community members can draw from these examples in their own efforts to address workforce challenges, create innovative models of care, and improve access to and quality of maternal health care in rural places.