California has recently passed a law allowing trained physician assistants to perform first-trimester abortions without a supervising physician present. This move is seen as a way to expand access to abortion care, especially in rural areas where access is limited. The American Medical Association has historically opposed such expansions in scope of practice, but the new law in California has received little opposition. The state has also committed funds to training practitioners in abortion and reproductive care. This effort aims to increase access to essential services, particularly in rural communities where many rely on physician assistants and other allied clinicians for care.
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California Pushes to Expand the Universe of Abortion Care Providers
