Starting November 1st, a new law in Texas shakes up the healthcare scene 🎢: hospitals are now required to ask patients about their immigration status. 🏥🛂
This move comes from the state's Republican Governor, who wants to calculate how much Texans are spending on treating undocumented migrants.
But this new rule is stirring the pot 🥄, raising big questions about healthcare access and privacy. Many are worried that the requirement could deter people from seeking medical help when they need it most. 🆘
Local Austin resident Maria Gomez shared, \"I'm afraid people might avoid hospitals now out of fear. Health should come first, regardless of where you're from.\"
Healthcare advocates argue that everyone's health is interconnected. If people hesitate to seek care, it could lead to bigger public health issues down the line. 🦠
As Texas navigates this new territory, all eyes are on how this law will impact communities across the state. Stay tuned for more updates on this unfolding story. 📺
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Texas hospitals now required to ask patients' immigration status
cgtn.com
