What is responsible for the greatest reduction in maternity care costs over the last 10 years?
a. Decreased hospital stay
b. Reduction in intervention
c. Use of nurse midwives for underserved populations
d. Referral of high-risk women to specialists
A
Decreased hospital stays have been a major source of cost reduction in the past 10 years. Reduction in intervention is the basis for support of the natural process of birth. The use of midwives for underserved populations is a decision made by women at all socioeconomic levels. Referring high-risk women to specialists is not a major contributing factor in promoting cost containment.
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