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Florida Implements Emergency Rules for Medical Exemptions Under Six-Week Abortion Ban

The new regulations aim to clarify treatment protocols for life-threatening conditions in pregnant women, amidst claims of misinformation.

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FILE - A doctor uses a hand-held Doppler probe on a pregnant woman to measure the heartbeat of the fetus on Dec. 17, 2021, in Jackson, Miss. As the first bills trickle in for Louisiana's upcoming legislative session, among them is proposed legislation that would allow mothers to “recover” 50% of out-of-pocket pregnancy-related medical expenses from the father of their child. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)

Overview

  • Florida's Agency for Health Care Administration issued emergency rules following the enactment of a six-week abortion ban.
  • The rules specify treatments for conditions like ectopic pregnancies and trophoblastic tumors, which are not considered abortions.
  • Healthcare providers must adhere to strict guidelines and documentation for treating life-threatening conditions under the new law.
  • The state accuses media and advocacy groups of spreading misinformation about the abortion restrictions.
  • Legal and medical professionals express concerns over the practical implications of the restrictions on emergency care.