Telehealth abortion now accounts for 1 in 4 abortions in the US

Hi, I’m Alyssa Wagner, a board-certified nurse practitioner and the Medical Director at Hey Jane.

I wanted to share some big news from #WeCount, a national research project led by the Society of Family Planning:

Telehealth abortions now account for 1 in 4 abortions in the U.S.

That’s a huge jump from just two years ago. When WeCount began collecting data in April 2022, only about 4% of all abortions were provided via telehealth.

This shift is both staggering and deeply meaningful. It shows how much virtual care has grown—and how vital it’s become for people navigating bans, clinic closures, and long wait times.

Study after study has confirmed what we see every day: Medication abortion via telehealth is just as safe and effective as in-person care.

At Hey Jane, we’re proud of the role we’ve played in expanding access to care—but this goes far beyond any one clinic. It’s a reflection of how resilient and resourceful people are in accessing the essential health care they need, even in the face of enormous obstacles—and how important it is to continue to let people know that they have options. That’s so something this Reddit community has done time and time again, so thank you!

— Alyssa