Maryland HB372 mandates hospitals to stabilize emergency pregnancy-related medical conditions and prohibits penalties against providers for refusing.
Maryland HB372 establishes requirements for hospitals handling emergency pregnancy-related medical conditions. It mandates hospitals to stabilize such conditions, including through necessary terminations, or transfer patients if stabilization is not possible. The bill prohibits hospitals from penalizing providers for refusing unauthorized transfers and from taking adverse actions against employees reporting violations. It also outlines civil penalties for non-compliance and specifies conditions under which federal fines may be refunded.
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