June 4, 2026
Webinar Recording: Sustaining Rural Labor & Delivery Programs
Rural hospitals face ongoing financial and operational pressures that have contributed to the closure of many Labor & Delivery programs nationwide.
This webinar, hosted by researchers at the Flex Monitoring Team (FMT) for rural Medicare hospitals and presented by Stroudwater, highlights practical strategies to help rural hospitals assess and strengthen the financial sustainability of these services.
FORHP funded the development of the Sustaining Rural Labor & Delivery Programs brief; this webinar highlights key insights from the brief and covers approaches to improving how costs are tracked and reported, understanding the financial performance of Labor & Delivery services, and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and partnerships. Viewers will gain actionable insights to support informed decision-making and help maintain access to essential maternity care in rural communities.
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Click Here to Read Sustaining Rural Labor & Delivery Programs Brief