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What primarily drives the variation in hospital C-section rates for low-risk births?
What primarily drives the variation in hospital C-section rates for low-risk births?
- Hospital practices and provider decisions (correct)
- Teaching status of the hospital
- Geographic location
- Hospital bed size
Which factor does NOT contribute to variation in C-section rates among hospitals?
Which factor does NOT contribute to variation in C-section rates among hospitals?
- Geographic location
- Teaching status
- Provider experience (correct)
- Hospital bed size
What does high variation in C-section rates between hospitals indicate about healthcare quality?
What does high variation in C-section rates between hospitals indicate about healthcare quality?
- Consistent healthcare quality
- No effect on healthcare quality
- Higher healthcare quality
- Lower healthcare quality (correct)
Which of the following is a significant indicator of healthcare quality in relation to C-section rates?
Which of the following is a significant indicator of healthcare quality in relation to C-section rates?
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Which of these factors is suggested to have a significant influence on provider decisions regarding C-sections?
Which of these factors is suggested to have a significant influence on provider decisions regarding C-sections?
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Study Notes
C-Section Rates and Hospital Variation
- Significant differences in C-section rates observed across hospitals, even for low-risk births.
- Variation in rates cannot be attributed to factors such as hospital bed size, teaching status, or geographic location.
- Hospital practices and individual provider decisions are the main drivers of the differences in C-section rates.
- High variation in surgical procedures indicates potential issues with healthcare quality, according to American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and the World Health Organization (WHO).
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