Collaboration for Change.

The average hospital charge for a cesarean delivery (C-section) at Tift Regional Medical Center (TRMC) is $7,300, compared to $3,700 for a vaginal delivery. The average length of stay for a C-section was 3.5 days, compared to 1.7 days for a vaginal delivery. Given the cost of a C-section compared to vaginal delivery, there is a need to reduce the costs of the procedure without reducing the quality of care received. A reason for the increased cost is the …

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