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What's really going on: Why the Supreme Court's Planned Parenthood ruling is such a big deal 
MSNBC· 2025-06-27 05:39
Supreme Court Ruling Impact - The Supreme Court's ruling allows states to defund Planned Parenthood based on abortion services [1] - This decision impacts access to basic primary care for women, especially cervical cancer screenings, contraceptive access, and STD screening and treatment [5][6] - The ruling enables the use of ideology to defund healthcare providers across America, potentially discriminating against women [6] Planned Parenthood Services - Abortion care constitutes only 3% of Planned Parenthood's services [1] - The remaining 97% of services include cancer screenings, STD testing and treatment, gynecological care, and general healthcare [2] Medicaid and Healthcare Access - Senate debates involve potential Medicaid cuts, possibly excluding Planned Parenthood [3] - Reduced Medicaid funding could strip individuals of the ability to choose their healthcare providers [4] - Cuts to Medicaid disproportionately affect lower-income families who rely on such programs [2] Impact on States with Abortion Bans - States like New Mexico have experienced a 250% increase in out-of-state patients seeking abortion care [8] - This influx strains resources and providers in states offering abortion services [8][9] - A shortage of OBGYNs across America is expected to worsen due to the current situation [10]