Article

EMTALA and abortions: An explainer and research roundup

Summary:

"Under a federal law, hospital emergency departments must provide appropriate emergency medical treatment to any patients who need it. But now the U.S. Supreme Court is considering a case that questions the law's precedence over state-level abortion bans." This article explains what journalists should know about the law, called the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act, or EMTALA. It includes links to research papers and suggestions for finding expert sources on this topic.

Author:

Naseem S. Miller

Published By:

The Journalist's Resource

Date:

January 24, 2024