http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/01/health/01insure.html?_r=1&hp&oref=slogin
Joanna
Joanna wrote:
> I saw a documentary called "The Business of Being Born," which looks at
> the technology/business of being born in the U.S. and questions our
> current approach, which is actually resulting in a 33% caesarean
> rate...40% in some parts of New York.
>
> Now, these are insane numbers. Utterly insane. The U.S. is the only
> developed country with these kinds of numbers. The reasons behind it are
> mostly ideological (the whole birthing business has a very sad and
> horrific history in modern medicine).
>
> But what really confuses me is why the Insurance companies are putting
> up with it. I mean, not only do they have to pay more, but there are
> proven, workable alternatives.
>
> Any ideas? I do recommend the documentary. It's not super great, but
> it's good enough, to get you thinking. Netflix has it.
>
> Joanna
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