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Women have unique health needs, and face inequity in both quality and outcomes of health care. RAND's work has highlighted gender gaps in health care access and quality, measured the health needs of specific female populations, evaluated programs aimed at improving outcomes, and demonstrated how policy impacts women's options.

  • U.S. Air Force women service members, photo by Chief Master Sgt. Jaimee Freeman/U.S. Air Force

    Commentary

    Limiting Access to Reproductive Health Care May Undermine National Security

    What signal does revoking policies related to improved access to reproductive health care send to young women who are considering the military as a possible path for them? Given an already concerning recruiting environment, can we really afford to further alienate an entire gender when it comes to protecting our national security?

    Jul 6, 2023

  • A woman getting examined by her doctor, photo by Drazen Zigic/Getty Images

    Commentary

    Advancing Women's Health Requires Better Evidence

    For decades, advances in health and health care have had a bias toward the male body. By shifting the focus of research to women's bodies and building out this base of evidence on women's health, scientists and doctors can improve health outcomes and overall quality of life for women, all while also saving money.

    Apr 10, 2023

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