California has passed a law allowing trained physician assistants to perform first-trimester abortions without a supervising physician. This move aims to increase access to abortion care, particularly in rural areas where access is limited. The state has seen a 20% increase in abortions since 2020, as other states have implemented restrictions. The American Medical Association has opposed such expansions, but the California law received little opposition. California also committed $18 million to training practitioners, including PAs, in reproductive care. This change reflects a shift in the healthcare landscape towards increasing access to essential services like abortion care.
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California pushes to expand the universe of abortion care providers
