Overview


The reproductive health services research community continues to explore the broad impacts of the 2022 Supreme Court decision, Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, that overturned the right to abortion care in the U.S.  

This webinar will provide an overview of the latest evidence on how the Dobbs decision has influenced access, quality, and equity in reproductive health care. Policy experts will share insights on current state and federal perspectives, emphasizing policymakers' evidence needs and priorities that researchers can address. This event is hosted by AcademyHealth’s Research Community on the Equity Impacts of Dobbs, an initiative launched last fall with support from the Commonwealth Fund.

Learning Objectives


By the end of this webinar, participants will:

  • Understand the current state of research on the impacts of the Dobbs decision, including its effects on abortion and contraception care, the clinical workforce, and health care system practices.
  • Gain insights into the strategic needs of state and federal policymakers working to advance evidence-based policy and explore how research can support these efforts.
  • Engage in meaningful dialogue with reproductive health researchers, community partners, and the broader health services research community. 

Speaker List


Moderator:

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Researcher

Maria I. Rodriguez, M.D., M.P.H.

Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Oregon Health & Science University

Maria I. Rodriguez, MD MPH is a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Julie Neupert Stott Endowed Professor in Women's Health. Read Bio

Speakers: 

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Josh Caplan, M.A., M.P.P.

Director for Government Affairs - AcademyHealth

Josh Caplan is the Director for Government Affairs at AcademyHealth, overseeing advocacy and public policy strategy. Read Bio

 

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Researcher

Tiffany Green, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Population Health Sciences and Obstetrics and Gynecology - University of Wisconsin-Madison

Dr. Tiffany Green is Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Population Health Sciences and Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Gloria E. Sarto, MD, PhD, Chair in Women’s Health and Health Equity Research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she directs the Reproductive Equity Action Lab (REAL). Read Bio

Presenter

Rosann Mariappuram, J.D., M.A.

Senior Policy Counsel, Reproductive Rights - State Innovation Exchange (SiX)

Rosann Mariappuram, J.D. M.A. (she/her) is a lawyer and advocate who has been part of the movements for reproductive health, rights and justice for over a decade. Read Bio

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Julia Strasser, Dr.P.H., M.P.H.

Assistant Research Professor, Fitzhugh Mullan Institute for Health Workforce Equity - The George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health

Julia Strasser, Dr.P.H., MPH is an Assistant Research Professor of Health Policy and Management and core faculty in the Fitzhugh Mullan Institute for Health Workforce Equity at The George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health, where she also directs the Jacobs Institute of Women’s Health. Dr. Strasser’s research focuses on contraception, abortion, and access to care for underserved populations. Read Bio

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Ushma Upadhyay, Ph.D., M.P.H.

Professor - University of California, San Francisco

Ushma Upadhyay, Ph.D,, M.P.H. is Professor at University of California, San Francisco in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, & Reproductive Sciences and core faculty of Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Health (ANSIRH). Read Bio

Presenter

Nisha Verma, M.D., M.P.H.

Senior Advisor, Reproductive Health Policy and Advocacy; Adjunct Assistant Professor - The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists; Emory University School of Medicine

Dr. Nisha Verma is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist and complex family planning subspecialist. She currently serves as Senior Advisor for Reproductive Health Policy & Advocacy at ACOG. She is Adjunct Assistant Professor at Emory University School of Medicine and provides clinical care in Georgia and Maryland. Read Bio