Morning Briefing
Summaries of health policy coverage from major news organizations
Arkansas Ban On Abortion Procedure Raises Questions About Whether A Husband Can Sue A Doctor
The Associated Press: Arkansas Doctors Could Be Sued Over Banned Abortion Method
Does an Arkansas law allow husbands to sue doctors to prevent their wives from undergoing a newly banned abortion procedure? Abortion opponents say no, and a group preparing to challenge the ban says it's theoretically possible but unlikely. The question has come up amid attention on an Arkansas law approved last month that bans dilation and evacuation, or "D&E," which apportion-rights supporters say is the safest and most common procedure used in the second trimester. (Demillo, 2/8)
The Associated Press: Kansas Bill Requires More Details About Abortion Providers
A proposed law in Kansas would require that information given to women seeking an abortion also include details about the abortion provider's medical credentials, malpractice insurance and past disciplinary action. And that it be printed in a specific 12-point font. (2/8)
Los Angeles Times: Planned Parenthood's Political Arm Endorses Jimmy Gomez In Race To Replace Xavier Becerra
Planned Parenthood has endorsed Assemblyman Jimmy Gomez (D-Los Angeles) in his campaign for the 34th Congressional District. The endorsement, made by the group's political advocacy wing, comes two days after a kerfuffle over the endorsement Gomez received from the California Democratic Party over the weekend. (Mai-Duc, 2/8)
