Women’s Health Policy
Classifying Misoprostol and Mifepristone as Controlled Substances
This data note analyzes employer-sponsored insurance and Medicaid claims data to see how mifepristone and misoprostol—two drugs used in the medication abortion regimen—are prescribed for reasons other than abortion.
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2024 Women’s Health Survey
The 2024 KFF Women’s Health Survey is the latest in a series of nationally representative surveys on women’s health conducted by KFF since 2001.
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Pharmacies as an Access Point for Expanding Contraceptive Care
In this brief, we explore avenues for expanding hormonal contraceptive care and supplies through pharmacies, as well as how and where pharmacies and pharmacists may be positioned to fill gaps in contraceptive care where there are few brick-and-mortar family planning providers, as well as the challenges in expanding these pathways.
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Criminal Penalties for Physicians in State Abortion Bans
This brief examines the legal considerations for physicians providing abortion care, including criminal and professional penalties, as well as the potential for medical malpractice lawsuits for delayed care to patients due to bans and prosecution for violation of abortion bans across state lines.
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Health Policy 101: Issues in Women's Health
Examine the core health coverage and access issues —shaped by federal and state policies—that affect women’s health today, including health coverage and costs, reproductive health services, maternal health, mental health, and intimate partner violence.
State Profiles of Women’s Health
Explore the latest national and state-specific data and policies on women’s health. Topics include health status, insurance and Medicaid coverage, sexual health, maternal and infant health, and abortion policies. Many indicators provide state-level information for women of different racial and ethnic groups.
- insurance coverage
Women’s Health Insurance Coverage
This factsheet reviews major sources of coverage for women residing in the U.S., discusses the impact of the ACA on women’s coverage, and the coverage challenges that many women continue to face. - Racial Equity and Health Policy
What are the Implications of the Dobbs Ruling for Racial Disparities?
This analysis examines the implications of the Dobbs decision and state restrictions on abortion coverage for racial disparities in access to care and health outcomes.
- Women’s Health Policy
Medicaid Coverage for Women
This data note presents key data points describing the current state of the Medicaid program as it affects women.
- State health facts
Women’s Health Indicators
Information on women’s health status, utilization of services, health insurance coverage, family planning and childbirth, and abortion statistics and policies. - Women’s Health Policy
Key Facts on Abortion in the United States
This report answers some key questions about abortion in the United States and presents data collected before the overturn of Roe v. Wade.
