FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Statement attributable to:
Bruce Siegel, MD, MPH
President and CEO
America’s Essential Hospitals
WASHINGTON — We are pleased the U.S. Supreme Court reinstated a lower court’s ruling that affirms the obligation of health care providers, under federal law, to provide stabilizing care to patients with life-threatening conditions.
Today’s decision, for now, safeguards the health of pregnant patients and respects the sanctity of the physician-patient relationship and medical judgment of providers.
We call on states and the courts to reject misguided and dangerous restrictions that would undermine lifesaving emergency services for entire communities.
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About America’s Essential Hospitals
America’s Essential Hospitals is the leading association and champion for hospitals dedicated to equitable, high-quality care for all, including those who face social and financial barriers to care. Since 1981, America’s Essential Hospitals has advanced policies and programs that promote health, health care access, and equity. We support our more than 300 members with advocacy, policy development, research, education, and leadership development. Communities depend on essential hospitals for care across the continuum, health care workforce training, research, public health and health equity, and other services. Essential hospitals innovate and adapt to lead all of health care toward better outcomes and value.
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cgraziano@essentialhospitals.org
202.585.0102
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