The #WeCount report highlights a notable rise in abortions in the U.S., totaling 1.14 million last year. Enhanced access through telemedicine has played a crucial role, with projections that by 2024, a quarter of abortions will occur via telehealth. Clinicians in states with protective 'shield laws' were instrumental in facilitating remote prescriptions, offering crucial care despite stringent abortion bans in several states. The findings underscore that despite legal barriers, the demand for abortion services remains robust, indicating ongoing efforts by patients and providers to navigate the evolving landscape of reproductive healthcare.
The new findings clearly reveal that those 'abortion bans haven't stopped people from seeking care,' Alison Norris stated, reflecting patients' resilience and pursuit of reproductive rights.
Telehealth has emerged as a critical avenue for abortion access, with a quarter of abortions projected to be provided remotely by the end of 2024.
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