More Than 50 Obstetricians Have Fled Idaho Since Abortion Ban Was Implemented

Idaho has lost 22 percent of its practicing obstetricians in the 15 months since the state’s near-complete ban on abortion was implemented, a new study finds. The research, conducted by the Idaho Physician Well-Being Action Collaborative (IPWAC), reveals that over 50 obstetricians in Idaho have left the state since August 2022, meaning that only an estimated 210 obstetricians are available to…

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