Education & Research

We work with partners in research and the media to find answers to some of Idaho’s biggest questions like, “Where have all the obstetricians gone?”, “How much do doctors contribute to our economy?” and “Why is Idaho last in physician to patient ratios?” We take share learnings with clinicians and community members through media appearances, op/eds, panels, forums, and community gatherings.

December 2025

The Economic Contributions of Idaho's Physicians to the State Economy

This study examines the economic contributions of Idaho physicians and their role in the regional economy.

July 2025

Change in Number of OB/GYN Physicians Practicing Obstetrics After the Dobbs Decision

This is a peer-reviewed study in The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) was released this morning. The data shows a dramatic decrease in the number of OB/GYNs practicing obstetrics in Idaho since the Dobbs decision.

February 2024

A Post Roe Idaho

The Idaho Coalition for Safe healthcare undertook a study of publicly available data in Idaho covering the 15 months from the time the abortion bans went into effect until February 2024. Read the report here.