Idaho has lost approximately 35% of its practicing OB-GYNs since August 2022, primarily due to the state's near-total abortion ban.
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According to a new report, Idaho has lost 35% of practicing OBGYNs since August 2022 due to the state's abortion ban.
Dozens of Idaho obstetricians have stopped practicing there since abortions were banned, study says - AP News
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Verified August 3, 2025Key Evidence
A peer-reviewed study reported a net loss of 94 out of 268 OB-GYNs (35%) between August 2022 and December 2024.
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More than 50 obstetricians stopped practicing since the abortion ban took effect.
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The Idaho Statesman and other outlets corroborate this significant decline linked directly to the abortion restrictions.
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What the Evidence Shows
Multiple recent reports and peer-reviewed studies confirm that since Idaho implemented a near-total abortion ban in August 2022, the state has experienced a significant reduction in its obstetrician-gynecologist workforce. The loss is quantified as about 35% of practicing OB-GYNs, equating to roughly 94 out of 268 physicians leaving or ceasing practice by December 2024. This exodus is attributed largely to the abortion restrictions, which have led doctors to leave the state, close practices, or retire early.
The impact is considered severe enough to create a long-term shortage in maternal healthcare providers in Idaho. While some sources cite a slightly lower figure (around 22%), the most comprehensive and recent data supports the 35% figure as accurate for the period from August 2022 through late 2024.
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