Oklahoma legislation would strip licenses of doctors who perform abortions

John Gregory | | Health Exec | Policy & Regulations

State legislators have passed a bill which would define performing an abortion as “unprofessional conduct” by a physician, and prevent them from obtaining or renewing their medical licenses.

For more information from Reuters, including the likely legal challenges to the bill if its signed by Oklahoma’s governor, click the link below:

 

 

 

Oklahoma lawmakers approve bill to revoke licenses of abortion doctors

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John Gregory, Senior Writer

John joined TriMed in 2016, focusing on healthcare policy and regulation. After graduating from Columbia College Chicago, he worked at FM News Chicago and Rivet News Radio, and worked on the state government and politics beat for the Illinois Radio Network. Outside of work, you may find him adding to his never-ending graphic novel collection.

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