Tag Archives: HHS

HHS Letter to Healthcare Providers About Emergency Medical Care

By Amy Fouts and Claire Bass on July 13, 2022 Posted in Dobbs, Health & Wellness, Healthcare

On Monday, July 11, 2022, the secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a letter to healthcare providers regarding the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA), indicating that when a state law prohibits abortion and does not provide an exception that aligns with EMTALA’s emergency medical condition definition, that state law is … Continue Reading

Hobby Lobby: Likely First of Many Cases Pitting Religion Against ACA

By Virginia Medina on July 10, 2014 Posted in Retail, Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court on June 30, 2014, ruled 5-4 that a closely held, for-profit corporation can qualify for an exemption from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) requirements mandating contraceptive coverage for employees. The exemption is only available if the mandate imposes a substantial burden on the corporation’s ability to “conduct … Continue Reading