Legal Issues

This document provides an updated overview of Wisconsin abortion laws as of early 2025, detailing legal requirements, exceptions, and provider obligations.

Find answers to frequently asked questions on Washington state regulations related to abortion for healthcare professionals, outlining current laws, licensure standards, and the stances of professional regulating bodies.

Review this page for AMA commentary and legal briefs pertaining to the United States v. Idaho case concerning Emergency Medical Treatment & Active Labor Act (“EMTALA”).

This news release summarizes key aspects of ACOG’s abortion policy, addressing common misconceptions and reaffirming clinical support for abortion care.

This legal document outlines the framework of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact.

This policy statemen published in Pediatrics discusses the legal and ethical principles supporting adolescent patients’ rights to confidential reproductive healthcare and discusses the impact of laws mandating parental involvement in adolescents' medical care decisions.

Review this FSMB document for a compilation of telemedicine policies by state.

This page offers reports from the American Society for Reproductive Medicine on reproductive rights issues, including policy updates and advocacy efforts relevant to clinicians.

This report summarizes state-level telehealth policy trends relevant to physicians, outlining regulatory changes, reimbursement updates, and the implications for delivering reproductive healthcare via telemedicine.

Learn state-specific licensure processes for physicians.