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HHS and CMS Release Guidance on Emergency Reproductive Health Care Under EMTALA

[07/26/22]

Posted on July 26, 2022 in Health Law News

Published by: Hall Render

On July 11, 2022, Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) Secretary Xavier Becerra issued a letter outlining obligations and protections under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (“EMTALA”) with regard to the clinical judgment and treatment actions undertaken by health care providers in their evaluation and care of pregnant patients. On... READ MORE

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HHS Final Conscience Rule and Protected Employees

[05/20/19]

Posted on May 20, 2019 in HR Insights for Health Care

Published by: Hall Render

Update: On November 6, 2019, a federal judge sitting in the Southern District of New York voided the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Final Conscience Rule set to take effect November 22, 2019. For more information, click here. Update: This blog article was originally posted on May 20, 2019, and it stated... READ MORE

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