U.S. federal government has not fined hospitals for mistreating pregnant women despite stricter enforcement promise.

An Associated Press analysis reveals that the U.S. federal government seldom penalizes hospitals for breaching a law that mandates emergency rooms to stabilize patients in distress. Despite the Biden administration's promise of stricter enforcement since 2022, no fines have been issued for over 100 cases involving mistreatment of pregnant women. Critics cite slow investigations and inadequate staffing as barriers to effective enforcement, raising concerns amid a maternal health crisis exacerbated by abortion bans.

September 13, 2024
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