Tag: healthcare costs

  • Decline in Hospital Circumcision Rates Among Newborn Boys in the U.S.

    Get Pregnant Fast A recent report reveals a noteworthy decrease in the rates of hospital circumcisions among newborn boys in the United States. Over the past three decades, the percentage of circumcised newborns has dropped by 10%, from 64.5% in 1979 to 58.3% in 2010. Interestingly, the peak circumcision rate was around 1981, while the…

  • Should Dads Contribute to Moms’ Maternity Care?

    Get Pregnant Fast You might be surprised to learn that, thanks to recent changes in healthcare regulations, men are facing higher insurance premiums compared to women—often for services they may never use. This shift is largely due to the Affordable Care Act, which prohibits insurers from charging women more for coverage and mandates maternity care…