Health Affairs July 15, 2022
It has been three weeks since the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which rejected nearly 50 years of precedent in holding that women (and other people who can become pregnant) no longer have a constitutionally protected right to a pre-viability abortion. Dobbs paved the way for states to outlaw or further restrict abortion, leading to a severe patchwork of rights and protections that will vary by state.
The decision—and questions about the legality, scope, and enforcement of various state restrictions—has led to significant uncertainty for health care providers, patients, employers, insurers, and advocates. More bans and restrictions are likely coming during the next state legislative cycle, aided by even more draconian model laws being developed...
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