Lexology December 24, 2024
In an effort to support reproductive health care privacy, as of December 23, 2024, providers must comply with a Final Rule promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
The Final Rule was issued in response to state abortion bans and other restrictions on reproductive freedom across the country following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.
The goal of the Final Rule is to bolster patient-provider confidentiality and reproductive health privacy; however, it is unclear whether the Final Rule will be altered, and unclear how the Final Rule will be enforced, even if unaltered, by the newly elected Administration.
Prohibition Requirement
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