OB-GYN Exodus in Idaho | Boise News

Boise News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 13, 2026 · 1m

Idaho’s OB-GYN crisis is heating up as conflicting data fuels a bitter debate: one side claims doctor numbers are rising, while new research links the state’s abortion ban to a sharp decline in specialists. Doctors like Dr. Kylie Cooper are fleeing, citing legal fears and restricted care, leaving patients stranded and providers stretched thin. Meanwhile, a conservative group is suing a university over its study, insisting licensing records — despite their flaws — tell the real story. The truth? No one’s counting right — and the stakes for women’s health couldn’t be higher. Listen in…