Florida allows advanced birth centers to perform low-risk cesareans outside hospitals to expand maternal healthcare access.

Florida has passed a law allowing "advanced birth centers" to perform planned, low-risk cesarean sections outside hospitals, in an effort to expand maternal healthcare access. Governor Ron DeSantis signed the legislation in March, but medical professionals warn of potential risks, as Florida's maternal death rate is nearly twice the national average. Critics argue that advanced birth centers can't guarantee hospital-level safety for patients.

May 28, 2024
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