State legislators, along with community advocates, urged Senate Democrats and the Biden administration to close the abortion coverage gap for vulnerable Floridians at a press conference hosted by Health Care for Florida on Tuesday. The calls to action follow the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, effectively overturning federal abortion protections. … Read more
In this edition of “5 Things We’re Watching” we feature conversations on the future of home-based health care services, the soon-to-launch 988 hotline, and state leaders’ reactions to the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision. Thank you for your support! Emily Boerger State of Reform 1. Q&A: Vince Porter, Regence Health Policy Center Vince … Read more
Though our conference is still three months away, we’re excited to announce that we’ve already begun planning for the 2022 Alaska State of Reform Health Policy Conference! After going virtual for the last two years, we’re looking forward to hosting this event in person on October 6th at the Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center. You’ll find more … Read more
The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to uphold a Mississippi law that bans abortion after 15 weeks in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health on Friday, overturning the 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling that established a constitutional right to an abortion. Joined by Justices Thomas, Gorsuch, Kavanaugh, Barrett, and Roberts, Justice Samuel Alito wrote, “… procuring … Read more
The governors of Washington, Oregon, and California issued a multi-state commitment to defend access to reproductive health care, including abortion and contraceptives, and committed to protecting patients and doctors against efforts by other states to export their abortion bans to those states. The commitment follows the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision Friday to overturn Roe v. … Read more
With many states poised to ban abortions after the Supreme Court issues its decision on Roe v. Wade this summer, California lawmakers are working to expand the number of practitioners who can provide abortion care. Senate Bill 1375, sponsored by Senate President pro Tempore Toni Atkins (D – San Diego), would allow experienced nurse practitioners … Read more
Pro-life activists led by anti-choice advocate Mark Lee Dickson began a petition process in Athens, Texas on Sunday to collect signatures for a city ordinance banning abortions. The city council is required to consider such an ordinance if 15% of city’s qualified voters sign the petition. Athens has a history of providing illegal … Read more
This month’s edition of “5 Things We’re Watching” includes a run-down of bills we’re watching in the legislature, additional coverage from our conference, and a conversation with Ingham County Health Officer Linda Vail. Thank you for reading! Eli Kirshbaum State of Reform 1. State-based exchange, lead poisoning bills considered in legislature The Michigan Legislature … Read more
With the prospect of the US Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, California leaders have been vocal about their determination to maintain the state’s status as a safe haven for individuals seeking abortion and other reproductive health care. The California Legislative Women’s Caucus released a 13-bill package in March seeking to strengthen and … Read more
In this edition of “5 Things We’re Watching,” we take a look at fentanyl use in Oregon, updates on federal health policy that could impact the state, and coverage of the latest Bridge Health Care Program Task Force meeting. Thanks for reading! Emily Boerger State of Reform 1. Bridge Program task force discusses federal … Read more