1A The Future Of Telehealth Abortions
Sep 11, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Brittany Fredrickson, Rachel Rebuchet, and Shefali Luthra delve into the contentious world of telehealth abortions. They explore the implications of state laws as Texas and Louisiana challenge a New York doctor for prescribing abortion pills. With over a quarter of U.S. abortions conducted through telehealth, they examine the evolving landscape amid legal battles and impending Supreme Court decisions. The guests emphasize how these changes could significantly impact access to reproductive healthcare across the country.
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Telehealth Is A Major Abortion Pathway
- Telehealth medication abortions now account for about one quarter of U.S. abortions and cross state lines into banned states.
- The Supreme Court's upcoming decisions could reshape nationwide access to mailed abortion pills.
FDA Change Unlocked Mailed Abortions
- FDA policy changes in 2021 allowed mifepristone to be mailed, enabling telehealth abortion growth.
- That regulatory shift plus state bans after Dobbs created cross-state telehealth networks.
State Laws Clash Over Provider Jurisdiction
- Texas sued a New York doctor civilly for prescribing abortion pills to a Texas resident, while New York invokes shield laws protecting providers.
- The core dispute is which state's law applies to telehealth prescribing across borders.