How does Planned Parenthood respond to critics who say the organization prioritizes politics over patient care?

Planned Parenthood maintains clear separation between its political and healthcare operations. Political fundraising occurs specifically through designated political entities, not through healthcare services. This political advocacy directly supports their mission to ensure abortion access and reproductive rights. The organization demonstrates how politics and patient care are interconnected rather than competing priorities. For example, following voter approval in Missouri, Planned Parenthood was able to provide abortion services in the state for the first time. This illustrates how their political advocacy directly translates to expanded healthcare access for patients in communities across America.