Godfrey Co-Authors Study on Telehealth vs In-Clinic Medication Abortion Provision
Posted: 2026-11-11 11:37:27 (CSDE Research)
CSDE Affiliate Emily Godfrey (Family Medicine) and co-authors recently published a research article in JAMA Network Open titled, “Telehealth vs In-Clinic Medication Abortion Provision.” In states that restrict abortion, residents rely on telehealth medication abortion or travel out of state for in-clinic care, but little is known about how patients using these two options differ. Using electronic medical record data from February to June 2024, the authors compared Kansas and Texas residents who received medication abortion through a telehealth service (12,823 patients) with those who received care at an abortion facility in Kansas (725 patients). In both states, telehealth patients were more likely than in-clinic patients to be at less than 6 weeks’ gestation, to have no children, and to identify as Hispanic, Latino, Latina, or Latine. Among Texas residents, those living farthest from in-clinic care were more likely to use telehealth. The authors conclude that telehealth may help address barriers related to distance and other structural constraints, particularly in abortion-restrictive states, and that the higher share of patients at earlier gestational ages suggests more convenient and timely care. A link to the full article can be found here. Congratulations Dr. Godfrey!
Date: 11/11/2026