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Guidance for Health Facilities Responding to Immigration Issues

Published by the California Medical Association (CMA). To get original article with hyperlinks click HERE. What You Need to Know: The Trump administration rescinded existing policies that banned immigration enforcement in hospitals and doctor's offices. California AG has published guidance for health care facilities when responding to immigration issues.  The Trump Administration has rescinded policies that banned immigration enforcement in “protected areas,” including health care facilities such as hospitals, doctor’s offices, and clinics, and directed federal agencies to prioritize immigration enforcement. The California Hospital Association has published new guidance regarding the impact of the immigration executive orders on hospitals. ...