If there are complications, then an induction wouldn't be considered elective. It's the scheduling around around weekends (like you mentioned and I originally commented on), vacations, end of year tax reasons etc that I question. One intervention generally leads to more - and these things cost money. Gah.
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Elective induction significantly increased the risk of cesarean delivery for nulliparas, and increased in-hospital predelivery time and costs.
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