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A neonatal intensive care bill addresses part of the problem — but many children die in unprepared ERs
The Hill
Senator Tom Cotton wants hospitals to warn parents about NICU care— but while his transparency bill is vital, it only scratches the surface: 2,100 kids are dying in unprepared ERs each year.
Our co-founder Phyllis Rabinowitz’s op-ed in The Hill reveals the larger crisis: 83% of hospitals lack proper pediatric readiness.
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