AHA releases statement on Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women鈥檚 Health Organization

Following today鈥檚 U.S. Supreme Court decision in , AHA General Counsel Melinda Hatton said in a statement, 鈥淲e expect that today鈥檚 decision will have practical impacts on hospitals and health systems, including on health care provided across state lines, EMTALA obligations, maternal health care, the clinician-patient relationship, medical education and access to care for individuals regardless of socioeconomic status. We are committed to helping our member hospitals and health systems navigate the evolving landscape consistent with AHA鈥檚 mission of advancing the health of all individuals and communities.鈥
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