New Biden Rule Protects Privacy of Women Seeking Out-of-State Abortions Amid Controversy
The Biden administration announced a new rule to protect the privacy of women seeking out-of-state abortions, as reproductive rights become a major issue in the November presidential election following a court decision limiting or abolishing legal abortion in 21 states.
Fearing potential prosecution upon their return, this rule aims to safeguard the privacy of these women.
The Office for Civil Rights of the Health and Human Services agency has finalized a new rule to protect the privacy of individuals seeking reproductive health services.
The rule prohibits the disclosure of private health information related to these services for investigative purposes and applies to healthcare providers.
Melanie Fontes Rainer urged women to file a complaint if they believe their privacy rights have been violated.
The rule strengthens the Health Insurance Portability Act of 1996 and received nearly 30,000 public comments before being finalized.
In 2022, conservative judges, appointed by former President Trump, overturned a half-century-old legal precedent protecting the constitutional right to abortion.
This decision sparked outrage and caused issues for women in Republican-controlled states, who have faced difficulties accessing reproductive care, including for non-viable pregnancies and IVF treatment.
Abortion rights have become a key issue in President Biden's re-election campaign, and it helped Democrats perform better than expected in the 2022 midterm elections.
The Office for Civil Rights of the Health and Human Services agency has finalized a new rule to protect the privacy of individuals seeking reproductive health services.
The rule prohibits the disclosure of private health information related to these services for investigative purposes and applies to healthcare providers.
Melanie Fontes Rainer urged women to file a complaint if they believe their privacy rights have been violated.
The rule strengthens the Health Insurance Portability Act of 1996 and received nearly 30,000 public comments before being finalized.
In 2022, conservative judges, appointed by former President Trump, overturned a half-century-old legal precedent protecting the constitutional right to abortion.
This decision sparked outrage and caused issues for women in Republican-controlled states, who have faced difficulties accessing reproductive care, including for non-viable pregnancies and IVF treatment.
Abortion rights have become a key issue in President Biden's re-election campaign, and it helped Democrats perform better than expected in the 2022 midterm elections.
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