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Reduced health insurance payments for hospital births had a bigger impact on sterilization rates than correcting an injustice

Experts Agree: Health Insurance Cuts Break Informed Consent

Experts Agree: Health Insurance Cuts Break Informed Consent Health insurance cuts during childbirth often undermine informed consent for postpartum sterilization, leading to higher rates of non-voluntary procedures. In my reporting, I’ve seen how payment reductions reshape patient-provider dynamics and compromise reproductive autonomy. Stat-led hook: A 15% rise in postpartum