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Trump Administration Rescinds Emergency Abortion Guidance, Raising Concerns Among Advocates

The Trump administration has rescinded guidance requiring hospitals to provide emergency abortions, raising fears for pregnant patients' safety amid restrictive state laws.


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The Trump administration has rescinded Biden-era guidance mandating hospitals to provide emergency abortions under EMTALA, a move criticized by healthcare advocates as potentially endangering pregnant patients. The guidance, issued after the Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade decision, aimed to ensure access to necessary medical care in emergencies, even in states with abortion bans. While the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will continue enforcing EMTALA, critics argue the lack of clear guidance could lead to confusion and harm. Pro-life advocates have praised the decision, claiming it respects existing laws, while abortion rights groups warn it jeopardizes women's health.

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The articles express concern over Trump's decision to rescind Emtala guidance for emergency abortions.

Critics argue this policy change jeopardizes women's health and safety during medical emergencies.

Abortion rights supporters fear confusion about emergency care rights will increase risks for pregnant individuals.

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Trump rescinds Emtala guidance protecting women in need of emergency abortions
The GuardianThe Guardian·13d·
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"…Abortion rights supporters said on Tuesday that rescinding the Biden administration’s guidance will muddy hospitals’ ability to interpret Emtala and endanger pregnant patients’ lives."

Trump administration cancels Biden-era guidance protecting emergency abortions
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"…Advocates said the Trump administration's action could strip away protections for women who need emergency medical care."

Trump administration rescinds Biden-era guidance requiring hospitals to perform emergency abortions
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"…By rescinding this guidance, the Trump administration has sent a clear signal that it is siding not with the majority, but with its anti-abortion allies -- and that will come at the expense of women's lives."

Dr. Oz undoes Biden rule requiring emergency abortions
Washington ExaminerWashington Examiner·13d·
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"…The Trump administration on Tuesday rescinded a Biden-era policy interpreting emergency medicine statutes as effectively requiring physicians to perform abortions in states with laws prohibiting elective abortion."

Trump Rips Up Another Biden-Era Abortion Mandate
The Daily WireThe Daily Wire·13d·
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"…Pro-lifers were quick to celebrate the move from HHS."

Trump Admin Rescinds Biden-Era Emergency Abortion Policy
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"…CMS's decision shows a callous disregard for the law and people's lives, especially in the wake of the Supreme Court's June 2022 ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization."

Trump Admin Rescinds Biden-Era Emergency Abortion Policy
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"…CMS's decision shows a callous disregard for the law and people's lives, especially in the wake of the Supreme Court's June 2022 ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization."

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