Part of EMTALA is a hairs-breadth and a state border away from gone: what if someone shows up at an ED with, say, hemorrhage or infection related to pregnancy that can only be treated by abortion? In the beginning of June, HHS sent out a memo rescinding Biden-era guidance; 3 weeks later another memo came out saying they don't want women to die. Which is it?
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Jennifer Hamilton, MD PhD
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