ACOG Statement on the Supreme Court Decision on Hobby Lobby v Burwell
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"This decision inappropriately allows employers to interfere in women's health care decisions. All health care decisions - including decisions about contraception - should be made by a woman and her doctor, based on the patient's needs and her current health. Her employer's religious beliefs should not overrule her doctor's advice.
"Moreover, contraceptives are essential health care for women and should not be treated differently than other, equally important parts of comprehensive care for women, including well-woman visits, preconception care visits, cervical and breast cancer screenings, and other needed health care services.
"The value of family planning - including contraception - has been clearly demonstrated. The ability of a woman to time and space her children reduces infant, child, and maternal morbidity and mortality, and can lead to more optimal health outcomes for mother and for baby. Of course, contraception also prevents unintended pregnancy. This is absolutely essential in America, where nearly one half of all pregnancies are unintended.
"Because access to contraception is essential women's health care, the College supported the government's position in these cases by submitting amicus briefs to the
"Moving past this decision, we will remain vigilant about state legislators who may feel emboldened by the Court's actions. State lawmakers must not see this decision as a green light to roll back essential insurance coverage gains made across the states over the past two decades. Women's physicians will continue to stand in strong support of state laws guaranteeing equitable coverage for our patients' health care needs.
"America's obstetricians and gynecologists are committed to promoting the health of women. However, barriers to access, like the one confirmed by the
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