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Closure of Kansas City NICU Sparks Maternal Care Crisis

8/11/2025

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Research Medical Center in Kansas City is set to shutter its obstetrics program and NICU, a move that sparks fears over maternal care access, particularly in rural communities. With Medicaid cuts looming, the threat of more closures intensifies healthcare inequalities. Additionally, the ERASE MM program, crucial for tracking maternal deaths, risks losing funding, endangering advancements in maternal health.

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Story summary

Research Medical Center in Kansas City is set to shutter its obstetrics program and NICU, a move that sparks fears over maternal care access, particularly in rural communities. With Medicaid cuts looming, the threat of more closures intensifies healthcare inequalities. Additionally, the ERASE MM program, crucial for tracking maternal deaths, risks losing funding, endangering advancements in maternal health.