The Trump administration is trying to systematically limit access to critical medical care for women, the LGBTQ community, and other vulnerable patients. We’re not going to let that happen. We will continue to stand up for what’s right. Hospitals are no place to put personal beliefs above patient care. Refusing treatment to vulnerable patients should not leave anyone with a clear conscience.
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Sunday, June 30, 2019
HHS Agrees To Delay In Implementing New Health Care Conscience Rules
The Department of Health and Human Services will delay at least until Nov.22 implementation of its newly adopted rules for conscience protection of health care providers. The move came through an consent order submitted by the Justice Department and the San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera in a lawsuit brought by Herrera challenging the new rules. (See prior posting.) The delay will allow time for the court to decide the merits of the challenge. Announcing the filing of the consent order, Herrara said in part: