Last year, the U.S. saw a historically low fertility rate, according to the CDC. There are many reasons for shuttering obstetrics units across the nation, including financial losses and staffing the units.
Morning Edition Host Meghan McKinney talked with editor and reporter Tony Leys from KFF Health News about his recent reporting on what these trends look like in Iowa.
Topics discussed:
- The Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform report on rural maternity care
- KFF Heath News reporting on rural hospitals and decreased births
