In case you missed it: Over the past few weeks, Fast Company has run a series of articles looking at the business case for abortion access and how corporate silence on reproductive access impacts workers—as well as companies’ bottom line. Beginning in March, we surveyed nearly 200 major companies to get a sense of what they’re saying—or in many cases, not saying—about abortion coverage and support for employees. (You can see some of their responses here.) Read more about how insurance is being used as a tool to block abortion access and why one CEO thinks other leaders need to speak out. —Julia Herbst, @juliarherbst
Abortion advocates say insurance is being used as a tool to block abortion access for millions of Americans, and they’re calling on companies and states to do more.
To attract and retain talent, employers have to confront the fact that one-size-fits-all no longer suffices, says the founder of financial wellness platform BrightPlan.
Medication abortion is a critical healthcare tool, but providers already face challenges with increasing restrictions, and patients have to contend with high cost and logistical hurdles.