Incentives Matter, Even When Making Babies
2 points by atlasunshrugged 3 months ago | 2 comments
  • apothegm 3 months ago |
    They’re suggesting more induced deliveries and caesarians happen in December due to tax advantages. I would have thought it would be because people are concerned about getting proper care if they go to the hospital to deliver over the holidays, and their medical providers suggest inducing or scheduling caesarians to ensure they don’t have that issue.
    • smarm52 3 months ago |
      +1

      Also it could be the doctor's. They might induce at a higher rate as it's the end of the year, and they might be tired / burned out from the work during the rest of the year.