Contraceptive Coverage and the Affordable Care Act
Tschann, M.; Soon, R.
Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America 42(4): 605-617
2015
ISSN/ISBN: 1558-0474 PMID: 26598303 DOI: 10.1016/j.ogc.2015.07.001Document Number: 640986
A major goal of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is reducing healthcare spending by shifting the focus of healthcare toward preventive care. Preventive services, including all FDA-approved contraception, must be provided to patients without cost-sharing under the ACA. No-cost contraception has been shown to increase uptake of highly effective birth control methods and reduce unintended pregnancy and abortion; however, some institutions and corporations argue that providing contraceptive coverage infringes on their religious beliefs. The contraceptive coverage mandate is evolving due to legal challenges, but it has already demonstrated success in reducing costs and improving access to contraception.
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