Salisbury, Md. – According to a new report out of Becker’s Hospital Review, rural maternity care is disappearing across the country at alarming rates. According to the report, 139 rural labor and delivery units have closed or announced plans to close since 2020 and 41% of rural hospitals are still offering labor and delivery services. AmeriTrust Solutions CEO Peter Justen, who is based in Virginia, a drop in health care coverage is what puts rur…
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