Midwives, Myths, and the Real Story

By Vicki O'Neal

Mention the word “midwife” and some people still think of boiling water and birthing at home. It’s one of many common misconceptions about the modern practice of midwifery. Here are five common myths and the real story about the care nurse midwives provide for their patients.​​​​​

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Improving Processes for Outpatient Care

By Linda Leckman, M.D.
One of the greatest challenges facing the health care field is the need to provide better care at a lower cost. At Intermountain Healthcare the largest nonprofit health care system in Utah — we've proven that it can be done in clinical primary care through a strong, coordinated focus on quality improvement. We've also learned some valuable lessons.​ ​
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