- An analysis that took place at a Pennsylvania health system found that pregnant Black patients were drug tested more often than white patients before delivery. The study was published in the JAMA Health Forum and noted that Black patients were no more likely to test positive for using substances while pregnant, but even those with no history of substance use were asked to get urine toxicology testing more often than other racial groups. (Article here)
April 18, 2023
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