OBGYN

The report by the Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform found a growing number of rural hospitals no longer deliver babies.

At a time when many rural hospitals continue to make the tough choice to shutter their obstetrics units and stop delivering babies, some have found ways to make their units survive and, sometimes, even thrive.

Rural hospital leaders want more support to address obstetrics care deserts. Providers have possible solutions, but say they need help from the state.