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Maternity wards are closing: Hospitals want cash up front, and patients are paying the price

The Nurses Report with Nicole, Ashley & David – Maternity ward closures and upfront payment demands leave patients facing longer journeys, delayed treatment, and growing financial strain. The Nurses’ Report examines how reimbursement, staffing shortages, and hospital priorities shape access to care—and asks who bears the risk when healthcare decisions revolve around the money...

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