Telehealth Abortion Access Surges Amid State Bans in the U.S.

Despite restrictive abortion laws, women are increasingly accessing abortion care through telehealth services and traveling out of state.

Abortion numbers in the U.S. have risen since the Supreme Court's 2022 decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, with telehealth abortions becoming more prevalent.
Shield laws in certain states protect providers who prescribe medication abortions via telehealth to women in states with abortion bans.
Telehealth accounts for a growing portion of abortions, with 1 in 5 abortions in June 2024 conducted through this method, compared to 1 in 25 in April 2022.
Women in states with abortion bans are accessing care at similar rates to before the bans, primarily through out-of-state travel and telehealth services.
Reports indicate an unmet need for abortion care persists, with some women unable to access services despite the rise in telehealth and travel options.