A coalition of 21 state attorneys general, led by New York Attorney General Letitia James, has reiterated the crucial obligation of hospitals to offer emergency abortion care as mandated by the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA). This statement comes on the third anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. In response to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services rescinding previous guidance on this issue, the attorneys general remind healthcare providers of their legal responsibilities to treat life-threatening emergencies such as ectopic pregnancies and severe hemorrhaging.
A coalition of 21 attorneys general reaffirmed the requirement for hospitals to provide emergency abortion care under EMTALA, despite recent federal policy changes.
The letter emphasizes that the obligation to treat emergency medical conditions, including those requiring abortion, remains intact, highlighting legal responsibilities.
The attorneys general assert that conditions like ectopic pregnancy and hemorrhaging present life-threatening emergencies necessitating immediate abortion care.
They urged the American Hospital Association to uphold these obligations, maintaining that compliance with EMTALA is essential for patient safety and care.
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