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States, hospital systems try less punitive drug testing of pregnant women and newborns • Washington State Standard

A woman holds a newborn baby. Some states and hospital systems have updated their policies on drug testing for pregnant women and newborns, aiming to better support patients who are in recovery from substance use disorder and combat racial disparities in testing and reporting. (John Moore/Getty Images)Some states and hospital systems have updated their policies on drug testing for pregnant women and newborns, aiming to better support patients’ t…