About The Study: While practitioner supply increased overall, the Dobbs decision was associated with moderate but significant relative decreases in obstetrics and gynecology practitioners in the most restrictive vs control states. Findings provide early confirmation of reports that clinicians have migrated from states most impacted by the Dobbs decision. Clinician migration has implications for reproductive care access, quality, and equity as abortion rights are increasingly decided at the state level.
Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Jane M. Zhu, MD, MPP, email zhujan@ohsu.edu.
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(doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2024.8149)
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