Telehealth Abortions Surge to Nearly 1 in 5 in US

New report reveals significant increase in medication abortions accessed through telehealth, driven by shield laws in several states.

Telehealth abortions now account for about 17,000 procedures monthly in the US.
Shield laws in five states enable access to abortion pills for residents in restrictive states.
Medication abortions provided via telehealth have risen from 4% to nearly 20% since 2022.
Research confirms high safety and satisfaction rates for telehealth medication abortions.
Legal challenges and potential policy changes could impact future access to telehealth abortions.