February 2024 Medical News Summary

Exploring the crisis of rural maternity care closures in the US, the challenges faced by rural patients, and the need for a new payment model. Discussing workforce strategies to address healthcare accessibility gaps, focusing on initiatives like the Rural Maternity and Obstetrics Management Strategies Program. Delving into the impact of labor and delivery department closures on prenatal care access, challenges faced by rural individuals in traveling for appointments, and a study on SARS-CoV-2 clearance rates in immunocompromised individuals.