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Obama administration may repeal 'right of conscience' rule
As expected, the Obama administration has moved to take back a federal "right of conscience" rule put in effect in the last hours of the Bush administration. HHS has filed a proposal to completely... Read more...
Family members of critically ill patients at risk because of economy
Healthcare costs are rising, and the economy has gone sour. Experts say the unique pressures of the current situation put critically ill patients who are on employer-provided health plans at risk,... Read more...
Bush administration finalizes stronger provider 'conscience' rule
Amidst considerable controversy, the Bush administration has gone ahead and finalized a rule that gives health workers greater latitude to participate in care they find morally objectionable,... Read more...
HHS supports stronger 'provider conscience' options
HHS has proposed new regulations that would strengthen protections offered to doctors and other healthcare providers who refuse to participate in abortions due to religious or moral objections. If... Read more...
