KFF Health News' 'What the Health?'
The Supreme Court and the Abortion Pill
Mar 28, 2024
The podcast discusses the Supreme Court case impacting access to the abortion pill, healthcare issues in the election, challenges of healthcare legislative fixes, controversies surrounding birth control, complexities of air ambulance charges, navigating Medicare coverage, and dangers of lithium batteries in research.
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- Conservative justices show skepticism towards abortion pill restrictions, hinting at a potential case dismissal due to lack of standing.
- Inconsistent airline policies create challenges for breastfeeding parents traveling with breast pumps, emphasizing the need for clearer guidelines and support.
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Surprising Rulings in Supreme Court Abortion Pill Case
Conservative justices unexpectedly express skepticism in a major abortion case challenging restrictions on the abortion pill Mifepristone. The oral arguments suggest a potential dismissal based on lack of standing for doctors. The case revolves around FDA restrictions on the availability of these pills. Additionally, the justices discuss judges' roles regarding FDA decisions, with mentions of the 1873 Comstock Act potentially imposing a nationwide abortion ban.
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