ACOG Action

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The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists is a leading voice in support of policies that help women get the care they need, when they need it.

Washington, DC
Joined September 2014

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  1. 19 hours ago

    Thank you for your steadfast leadership in advancing HR 4996 to ensure new moms have healthcare coverage. We look forward to continuing our work together to end preventable maternal deaths and pass your and 's legislation. Moms can’t wait.

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  2. Jan 31

    Thank you NH Chair and 2019 McCain Fellow for testifying against this harmful legislation in NH!

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  3. Jan 31

    As the first month of 2020 comes to a close, we're looking back at what your helped achieved in 2019. We're proud to advocate on behalf of our specialty and patients and are committed to amplifying our impact in 2020.

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  4. Jan 30

    This week, submitted testimony to the House affirming that maternity coverage critical for all women & urging passage of the to combat . Read our testimony:

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  5. Jan 30

    . is encouraging states to cap their spending through use of block grants. This will threaten millions of Americans with loss of coverage & will lead to adverse health outcomes for women & families. Read ’s full statement here:

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  6. Jan 27

    “'The fact that they’re trying to charge immigration officers, who have no medical background, with adjudicating people’s pregnancies' is very concerning, says Carolyn Sufrin, a doctor and a fellow with" .

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  7. Jan 24
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  8. Jan 23

    "Policymakers need to prioritize the health of women over political ideology. should reverse its decision" approving a Texas waiver that excludes qualified health care providers, says .

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  9. Jan 22

    Today's decision by to approve the TX waiver sets a dangerous precedent and threatens access to family planning care for women across the country. No state should be allowed to discriminate against providers who are qualified to deliver care.

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  10. Jan 22

    A10. If allows the LA law to take effect, other states could implement similar unjustified restrictions that would hinder access to abortion. That's why led the medical community in submitting an amicus brief in this case.

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  11. Jan 22

    A6. Access to safe abortion hinges upon the availability of clinicians who provide abortion care. supports training for residents & advanced practice clinicians in abortion care to increase the availability of qualified providers.

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  12. Jan 22

    A5. Abortion access in the US is threatened by: 1. unjustified political restrictions 2. limitations on public funding for abortion care & training 3. stigma 4. violence against clinicians who provide abortion care

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  13. Jan 22

    A4. If the Supreme Court weakens or reverses , a patchwork of state laws will exacerbate access disparities. That’s why it’s urgent that we work to enact protections at the state level now – so health care not dependent on where you live.

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  14. Jan 22

    A3. Abortion is inaccessible for many because of numerous state laws & regulations targeting women seeking abortion care & their health care providers. opposes unnecessary regulations that limit or delay access to care:

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  15. Jan 22

    A2. States are passing unjustified restrictions on abortion, such as waiting periods, mandated ultrasounds & outright bans. These restrictions marginalize abortion & harm women's health.

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  16. Jan 22

    A1. is the landmark US Supreme Court decision that affirmed the legal right to privacy, including a person’s right to make private, medical decisions such as having an abortion.

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  17. Jan 22

    47 years ago, the landmark decision in provided women with the legal right to abortion. was proud to stand up for physicians and patients in the companion case, Doe v. Bolton, and we haven't stopped defending safe, legal abortion since.

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  18. Jan 20

    Today we remember and honor the work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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  19. Jan 19

    "I knew that to have a broader impact on obstetrics & gynecology as a field and on the patients for whom we provide care, I needed to find a louder voice–and that drove me to become more and more involved in ACOG." If you're an ACOG member, learn more at .

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  20. Jan 18

    All women should have unhindered and affordable access to all FDA-approved contraceptives. We will continue to advocate for policies, regulations, and court decisions that recognize this.

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