Since Roe v. Wade was overturned, Idaho's abortion ban has resulted in severe healthcare access issues for pregnant individuals facing complications, with some needing airlifts for care.
Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) aims to ensure hospitals provide necessary emergency services to patients. However, its authority regarding abortions remains contested.
Idaho's disbanding of its maternal mortality committee complicates tracking maternal health outcomes. The lack of oversight increases the risks for pregnant individuals in the state.
Reproductive justice advocates are turning to EMTALA for safeguarding access to emergency abortions amid rising maternal mortality rates, posing legal challenges in interpretation of the law.
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