Perspective
Lisa Satterfield, MS, MPH, CAE, CPH
Any funding supporting comprehensive reproductive rights and education is significant. During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, patients were able to continue to consult with their obstetrician-gynecologists and make the best decisions for their reproductive care through the use of telehealth and audio-only visits. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists welcomes the support and is pleased that HHS recognizes this vital need. However, other agencies within the administration need to add to the investment in broadband for rural areas, recognize audio-only physician visits on parity with in-person office visits, and ensure states and health plans are providing comprehensive reproductive care options without cost-sharing for all individuals seeking the care.
Lisa Satterfield, MS, MPH, CAE, CPH
Senior director
Health Economics & Practice Management
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
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