Providers worry religious freedom rule could lead to loss of federal funds

Modern Healthcare: Hospitals and clinicians worry that an HHS proposed rule that allows providers to refuse service based on religious or moral grounds is too broadly written and could lead to the loss of millions in federal reimbursement.

The proposed rule issued in January, would require providers who participate in Medicare and Medicaid to create a set of standards and procedures that protect the religious and moral rights of their employees. HHS said the rule responds to a series of complaints from providers who have been coerced or discriminated against when asked to perform services related to abortion, sterilization and assisted suicide.

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