February 20, 2026 · Contraception · DOI: 10.1016/j.contraception.2026.111403

Informational and Financial Barriers at Hospitals Advertising Abortion Services

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The authors aimed to evaluate the informational and financial barriers faced by patients seeking abortion services at hospitals that advertise these services. Through a mystery-caller approach, they found that a significant number of hospitals presented barriers such as long hold times, multiple transfers, and variable costs, ultimately limiting timely access to care. Their findings highlight the challenges patients encounter when navigating abortion services in hospital settings compared to non-hospital providers.

Sarah Holmes, Phoebe An, Georgia Crosby, Avery Goldstein, Anne Kuperstein, Grace Mumford, Caitlin Myers

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