The US Supreme Court has returned a case challenging Idaho’s restrictions on emergency abortions to a lower court, with a 6-3 vote to dismiss the case for its original acceptance. Whilst the decision permits physicians in Idaho to perform emergency abortions, doctors and abortion rights proponents suggest the lack of long-term clarity leaves patients in a precarious position. Litigation will continue at U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit.
Health IT vendors generally express support for HHS info blocking disincentives
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has issued its final rule on financial disincentives for healthcare provider organizations found guilty of information blocking.
