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News by Topic: Sexual and reproductive health

Jan 31, 2025 - Executive Order from the Office of the President revoking Executive Order 14076 and Executive Order 14079 and ending the use of federal funding for elective abortions.
Source: Federal Register
Jan 15, 2025 - Notice from the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) withdrawing the October 28, 2024, notice of proposed rulemaking regarding coverage of certain preventive services under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which requires non-grandfathered group health plans and non-grandfathered group or individual health insurance coverage to cover certain contraceptive services without cost sharing. This withdrawal is effective January 15, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Jan 5, 2025 - Provides an overview of new research led by the University of Washington that found higher rates of menopause symptoms among rural women compared to their urban counterparts. Discusses possible contributing factors including lifestyle differences and long travel times to access care. Features the perspective of a rural nurse practitioner on changing attitudes and increased interest among her patients in menopause care.
Source: The Spokesman-Review
Dec 30, 2024 - Notice from the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) withdrawing the February 2, 2023, notice of proposed rulemaking regarding coverage of certain preventive services under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which requires non-grandfathered group health plans and non-grandfathered group or individual health insurance coverage to cover certain contraceptive services without cost sharing. This withdrawal is effective December 23, 2024.
Source: Federal Register