Trump II Administration Reverses Biden Policy Requiring Hospitals to Provide Emergency Abortions

The Trump White House said it had rescinded a Biden-era policy that required hospitals to provide emergency abortions to women whose health was threatened, including in states that have banned abortion. While the [policy memo is rescinded](https://www.cms.gov/medicare/health-safety-standards/quality-safety-oversight-general-information/policy-memos/policy-memos-states-and-cms-locations/rescinded-reinforcement-emtala-obligations-specific-patients-who-are-pregnant-or-are-experiencing), the administration's [statement said hospitals](https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cms-statement-emergency-medical-treatment-and-labor-act-emtala) are still required to provide emergency care.