Don't know if this article was already posted here but..

NoeK

https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/health-insurers-crack-down-on-preterm-deliveries-that-are-not-medically-necessary/2013/01/21/eb30026a-56ab-11e2-a613-ec8d394535c6_allComments.html?ctab=all_&

HK2mom4

Sorry but I was unable to get the above link to take me to that article; but, you might try this one instead:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/health-insurers-crack-down-on-preterm-deliveries-that-are-not-medically-necessary/2013/01/21/eb30026a-56ab-11e2-a613-ec8d394535c6_story.html

Agree - to many CS/inductions ...

NoeK

whoops! thanks for catching that, I think I put the link to the comments section instead. * sigh* preggo brain strikes again

pdilly2b

So they are basically admitting that they need some preterm deliveries leading to NICU stays to make hospitals more money.  Wow.

angelacez

I loved the nurse at the end saying how out of date the OBGYNs practices are!  Of course the people actually researching know it, but most people just go with it.  I get so annoyed when people blindly follow a Dr with out forthought.