The Supreme Court ruling that overturned legal protection for abortion is transforming the provision of reproductive healthcare in the US, as telehealth start-ups fill gaps in treatment caused by restrictions and bans.
Hey Jane and Choix, which post abortion pills to women following online consultations, have raised millions of dollars in venture capital funding to expand their services, as demand surges following the closure of abortion clinics in several Republican-controlled states.
At least a dozen not-for-profit telehealth providers, including Just The Pill and Aid Access, are also increasing operations. In some cases, the groups provide access to emergency contraception pills and other reproductive and sexual healthcare services via online platforms.