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States with strict abortion bans saw more emergency care violations, risking fines and Medicare cuts.
A new study finds that states with strict abortion bans lacking health exceptions—Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Texas—experienced a rise in pregnancy-related EMTALA violations after their laws took effect, with an average of 1.18 additional violations per quarter.
These violations, tied to delayed or denied emergency care including life-saving abortions, can lead to fines or loss of Medicare funding.
Though rare, each confirmed case reflects a failure to deliver federally mandated emergency treatment.
Texas showed the earliest increase, while other states saw a gradual rise post-Roe v. Wade overturn.
Clinician hesitation due to legal fears may be contributing to the trend.
Los estados con estrictas prohibiciones al aborto vieron más violaciones de la atención de emergencia, arriesgando multas y recortes de Medicare.