About Us
Bedsider Providers+ equips members with the up-to-date information, tools, and resources they need to provide high-quality sexual and reproductive health care in today’s complex climate. By translating what’s happening in culture, policy, medical research, and social media into actionable insights, we help our members strengthen patient trust, stay informed, and save time so they can focus on delivering care.
Bedsider Providers+ is operated by Power to Decide, a national nonprofit organization that works to advance sexual and reproductive well-being for all. We accomplish this by providing trusted information, expanding access to quality services, and catalyzing culture change.
Bedsider Providers+ is maintained and updated by a team of experts from Power to Decide, including our Senior Director, Health Care and Director, Public Policy. We co-create some of our materials, such as our Clinical Scenarios, with expert clinicians who share valuable guidance and insights. Power to Decide is fully responsible for all Bedsider Providers content.
Meet the team
Raegan McDonald-Mosley, MD, DPH
Raegan is the CEO of Power to Decide. She received her medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and completed her postdoctoral training in obstetrics and gynecology at the New York University Medical Center. She also completed a specialized fellowship in family planning at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, during which time she also obtained her Master’s in Public Health from the Bloomberg School of Public Health. Raegan worked in various roles at both Planned Parenthood of Maryland and Planned Parenthood Federation of America for over a decade, including serving as Chief Medical Officer for each organization.
Joely Pritzker, MS, FNP-C
Joely Pritzker is Power to Decide’s Senior Director of Health Care. Joely is a Family Nurse Practitioner with extensive clinical experience in sexual and reproductive health (SRH). Her journey in health care began as a HealthCorps member at an adolescent and young adult clinic and she has since provided comprehensive SRH care at Planned Parenthood and in community health centers. In addition to her clinical work, Joely has designed and led trainings on client-centered counseling, exploring reproductive desires, contraception, and patient self-advocacy. She is a contributing author to the 22nd edition of Contraceptive Technology. Joely earned her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of California, San Francisco.
Tara Mancini, MA
Tara Mancini is the Director of Public Policy at Power to Decide. She helps to advance Power to Decide’s policy priorities through her advocacy work, both with grassroots and policy makers. In 2017, she helped launch Power to Decide’s state policy project which focuses on policies that improve information about and access to contraception. Tara previously worked at the Georgetown University Center for Children and Families, providing research assistance on Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program, and the Affordable Care Act. Tara earned a BA in Sociology and BA in Justice Studies from Rhode Island College and her MA in Sociology from American University.
Sarah Axelson, DrPH, MSW
Sarah Axelson is the Senior Director, Innovation, Training, and TA at Power to Decide. With nearly 20 years of experience in the innovation space, Sarah leads the integration of human-centered design and organizational strategy. Sarah is passionate about the intersection of adolescent sexual health and the science of learning, and uses those skills to ensure that communities are meaningfully engaged in the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of Power to Decide’s portfolio of work. Sarah holds a doctorate in Public Health from The George Washington University, with a specialization in Prevention and Community Health, and a Master’s Degree in Social Work and a certificate in Nonprofit Leadership from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Power to Decide?
Power to Decide is a national, non-profit, reproductive health organization. We are working to ensure that all young people—no matter who they are, where they live, or what their economic status might be—have the power to decide if, when, and under what circumstances to get pregnant and have a child.
To achieve our mission we’ve identified three strategic intentions:
- Provide trusted, resonant, and accurate information about sexual and reproductive health.
- Increase access to the full range of quality sexual and reproductive health services that people need to have control over their bodies and make their own decisions.
- Transform the culture in the US to one that facilitates and advances a positive and holistic approach to sexual and reproductive health.
We won’t stop until every young person has access to accurate, quality sexual health information and the full range of contraceptive methods—without barriers or judgment.
What is Bedsider?
Bedsider, a program of Power to Decide, is the nation’s go-to resource on birth control. Since its launch in November 2011, Bedsider has supported tens of millions of users in making autonomous, fully informed choices about their sexual and reproductive health. Bedsider was created and has evolved based on extensive research and a deep understanding of our target audience of people ages 18-29, as well as our in-house expertise in sexual and reproductive health, health behavior change, health education, and health communication.
If you have any questions about Bedsider, please contact us at info@bedsider.org.
What is Bedsider Providers?
Bedsider Providers and Bedsider Providers+ are essential resources for reproductive health care providers navigating today’s fast-changing sexual and reproductive health landscape.
Bedsider Providers’ free educational articles on patient-centered care and research summaries make it easy to track the latest SRH developments.
Bedsider Providers+ equips members to stay ahead of social media trends shaping your patients’ beliefs, keep up with policy updates, and access the latest clinical information and research – all in one place. By translating what’s happening on social media, in the policy sphere, and in clinical guidance and research into actionable insights, Bedsider Providers+ helps you strengthen patient trust, stay informed, and save time so you can focus on delivering high-quality care.
| Bedsider Providers | Bedsider Providers+ | |
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| Provider Insights |  |  |
| Digital Tools | | |
| Mis/Disinformation Trends & Guides |  | |
| Research Roundup | 3 article roundup | 10 article roundup |
| Policy Tracker | | |
| Clinical Scenarios | | |
| Newsletter | 1/month | 1/week |
If you have any questions or concerns about Bedsider Providers or Bedsider Providers+, please contact us at providers@bedsider.org.
Are institutional memberships available for Bedsider Providers+?
We offer institutional memberships for organizations with 15 or more providers. Get in touch for more information.
Who contributes to Bedsider Providers’ work?
Bedsider Providers and Bedsider Providers+ are maintained and updated by a team of experts from Power to Decide, including our Senior Director of Health Care and Director, Public Policy. We co-create materials, such as our clinical scenarios, with a pool of expert clinicians who share valuable guidance and insights. Final responsibility for all Bedsider Providers content rests solely with Power to Decide.
How can I get more involved with Bedsider Providers?
Our provider community plays an important role in contributing to our content and shaping the overall user experience. If you are interested in writing a clinical scenario, provider insights article, or have other content ideas, please contact us at providers@bedsider.org.
What patient educational materials does Bedsider Providers have for providers to use?
Bedsider Providers has educational materials that can support contraceptive counseling and shared decision-making, including tear sheets that help visualize birth control options, wall posters to hang in clinics, and more. Bedsider patient education materials are visually appealing, evidence-based, and crafted in a refreshing, real voice that resonates with patients.
Many of our patient education materials were developed through a collaboration with the University of California San Francisco’s Beyond the Pill program. Most of our materials are available in English and Spanish. Please visit our store to order patient education materials.
Bedsider Providers+ members get exclusive discounts on all patient education materials.
What digital resources does Bedsider Providers have for health care providers?
Bedsider Providers features hundreds of articles for health care providers on topics like birth control, abortion, sexual health, and more. Providers can browse free resources, including a monthly roundup of the latest research, clinical information, and educational articles.
Bedsider Providers+ members have access to additional content and tools, including the latest viral SRH social media trends and associated guides with practical talking points to address mis/disinformation, state-by-state policy information, scenario-based learning, and exclusive discounts to patient education materials.
Can I get customized patient education materials for my clinic or practice?
Yes! Our patient education materials are a great way to connect with your patients in a voice that resonates with young people. We’ve partnered with numerous organizations to customize materials for particular specialties, institutions, and practices. We welcome the opportunity to partner with your organization to design and develop customized materials for your audience. Please note—we offer customized materials as a paid service to recover the cost of design and development.
For more information on customized patient education materials, please contact us.