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May 16, 2024
Abortion numbers grow as telehealth and shield laws increase access
The latest national abortion count by the Society of Family Planning found an increase in the number of abortions in 2023 compared to the year prior. But the numbers vary by state with some seeing sharp decreases due to fresh restrictions and bans.
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Public Affairs / May 15, 2024
Expert: Legal discussion on terminated pregnancy reports in complicated 'gray' area
The Indiana Department of Health stopped sharing individual terminated pregnancy reports due to patient privacy concerns. But the attorney general and an anti-abortion group say this violates the states public records law. One legal expert said the requirements and privacy concerns create complicated gray areas for state officials to navigate.
Read MorePublic Affairs / May 7, 2024
Anti-abortion group sues Indiana Department of Health for access to terminated pregnancy reports
The Indiana Department of Health stopped sharing individual terminated pregnancy reports, or TPRs, in December due to patient privacy concerns. The reports are completed by medical providers following an abortion in the state of Indiana, and include data about the patient and the procedure. An anti-abortion group is suing the agency saying the decision violates Indiana's public records law.
Read MorePublic Affairs / May 2, 2024
FSSA lays out providers, tier-system transition from attendant care to Structured Family Caregiving
Family caregivers of medically complex children will soon no longer be able to provide attendant care, meaning they have to transition to other Medicaid programs. The Family and Social Services Administration provided updates this week on one of the main programs families can shift to in July.
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