Abstract
In addition to negatively impacting abortion access, the decision
in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization has forced many
clinics in rural Appalachia that previously provided access to holistic
sexual and reproductive health services, such as contraception
management, sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing, and preventative
cancer screening, to close their doors entirely. This has left
many Appalachians living in rural communities with no option for
accessing sexual and reproductive healthcare. However, many people
were never able to access the care even before the recent provider
shortage due to a lack of adequate insurance coverage. This
article explores how Medicaid expansion can work alongside modified
telehealth policies and scope of practice laws for Certified
Nurse Midwives (CNMs) to address the sexual and reproductive
health crisis in rural Appalachia.
Recommended Citation
Peters, Cheyenne
(2024)
"Beyond Medicaid Expansion: Addressing the Sexual and Reproductive Health Crisis in Rural Appalachia,"
Marquette Benefits and Social Welfare Law Review: Vol. 26:
Iss.
1, Article 5.
Available at:
https://scholarship.law.marquette.edu/benefits/vol26/iss1/5