FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAug. 9, 2017 Edited June 22, 2022 BOSTON — As C-section rates around the globe continue to climb, a new study shows that women who give birth by cesarean may face significant long-term health risks later in life, including an increased risk of needing a hysterectomy and more surgical complications when undergoing a… Continue reading Study tracks long-term health risks to women after having a C-section
Boston, MA – Around the United States, increasing numbers of patients in need of surgery are turning to ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) for same-day surgical care. With the demand for this type of care up by 54 percent since 2001, the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) funded the first program to focus… Continue reading Toolkit to Improve Safety at Ambulatory Surgery Centers Helps to Promote High Quality Patient Care