2023 Trends in obstetrics risk management
08/22/23
2023 Trends in obstetrics risk management
Eric Gardzina, OBHG’s Senior Vice President of Risk Management says that nuclear verdicts and the OB/GYN physician shortage are two hot topics in obstetrics risk management this year, but there are steps that healthcare organizations can take to reduce risk.
We recently got Eric’s take on the latest obstetrics risk management trends and a deeper understanding of how OBHG’s risk management team works with hospitals across the country.
What are some of the hot topics in obstetrics risk management this year?
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