04/26/25

Black Doctor: Why are Black women 25% more likely to have C-Sections?

Dr. Mark Simon, OBHG Chief Medical Officer, was recently featured in an article by BlackDoctor.org exploring why Black women are 25% more likely to have C-sections. In the piece, Dr. Simon shares insights on how patient empowerment, strong provider communication, and OB hospitalist care can reduce unnecessary procedures and improve outcomes. He also highlights OBHG data showing that hospitals with OB hospitalists see lower C-section rates and reduced disparities across racial groups.

Read the full article here.


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