September 10, 2025JAMA Network OpenOpen Access

Change in Number of OB/GYN Physicians Practicing Obstetrics After the Dobbs Decision

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JMJ. Edward McEachern TTT. Allen Traylor DRDarrin Roman

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Cohort study assesses changes in obstetrics and gynecology physician numbers post-Dobbs decision, indicating significant implications for women's health services.

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After the Dobbs decision, the number of obstetrics and gynecology physicians practicing in Idaho changed significantly, impacting access to care.
The study found a notable reduction in practicing OB/GYN physicians, with implications for patient access to obstetric services.
Cohort study design was utilized to analyze the impact of the Supreme Court ruling on physician numbers post-decision.
The findings highlight potential shortages in healthcare as a result of legal changes regarding reproductive health.

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McEachern et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23e94b210217d647931bb https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.24893

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Cohort study assesses changes in obstetrics and gynecology physician numbers post-Dobbs decision, indicating significant implications for women's health services.

Change in Number of OB/GYN Physicians Practicing Obstetrics After the Dobbs Decision

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Change in Number of OB/GYN Physicians Practicing Obstetrics After the Dobbs Decision

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