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Trump picks Dr. Oz, the celebrity TV doctor, to run Medicare and Medicaid
Oz, who has a history of making degrading remarks about women, has no government experience. As a candidate for Senate in 2022, he expressed opposition to abortion at any point in pregnancy.
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They shared their abortion stories on the campaign trail. They’re not done fighting.
The 2024 election put unprecedented focus on the experiences of people who sought abortions. They won't stop telling their stories with Trump in office.
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Where Trump HHS pick RFK Jr. stands on vaccines, abortion and LGBTQ+ issues
The department has vast power to influence an array of areas, including disease prevention and monitoring, LGBTQ+ health access and reproductive health.
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Pay first, deliver later: Some pregnant people are being asked to prepay for their baby
Pregnant people are being asked to make large cash payments months before they deliver their babies. Some patient advocates worry this billing practice allows providers to hold treatment hostage.
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Abortion rights won in seven states — but a Trump presidency makes them vulnerable
A second Trump presidency and mixed results in abortion ballot measures and state supreme court races suggest access will grow more unequal in the United States.
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How the Supreme Court case on trans youth could affect health care for all Americans
The stakes in United States v. Skrmetti are even higher than most Americans realize. If the court rules to keep the ban on gender-affirming care in place, the consequences could be wide-reaching.
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Some states are turning miscarriages and stillbirths into criminal cases against women
How a person handles a pregnancy loss — and where it occurs — can be the difference between a private medical issue and facing criminal charges.
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Anti-abortion centers are stepping into electoral politics
The centers have drawn scrutiny for giving people inaccurate information to deter them from getting abortions.
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Her mom lived and died in the shadows. Harris’ reaction to their story changed her vote.
Ivett Castillo wanted dignity for her mother, an undocumented immigrant who couldn’t access the health care she needed. She got to ask Harris directly about the fate of families like hers.
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Native women fought for years to expand Plan B access. But some tribal clinics remain resistant.
APM Reports spent more than six months surveying tribal clinics and pharmacies around the country. Dozens refuse to provide Plan B — or impose restrictions.