Drive-Thru Deliveries Raise Alarm Over Childbirth Care
A critique of rapid discharge policies in maternity care notes that insurers push for short hospital stays after routine deliveries. The piece argues for 48 hour minimum stays, hospital stays' high costs, and renewed emphasis on medical judgment and patient-doctor decisions, with bills advancing in several states and nationally.
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Non smoking, armed or unarmed patrons spark cafe debate
A vivid essay riffs on life in non smoking zones and the absurdity of enforcing smoke or not. It imagines a future where diners choose from a cascade of categories including armed or unarmed and even maniacs, exploring societal divides with dark humor.
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