Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed an executive order requiring hospitals to ask about patients' immigration status and track healthcare costs for undocumented immigrants. Patients will not be refused care based on immigration status. Abbott aims to recoup costs from the federal government. Biden's open border policies have led to a surge in illegal crossings.
Key Points
Executive order requires hospitals to ask about patients' immigration status and track healthcare costs for undocumented immigrants
Patients will not be refused care based on immigration status
Abbott aims to recoup costs from the federal government
Biden's open border policies have led to a surge in illegal crossings
Pros
Aims to address the issue of healthcare costs for undocumented immigrants
Seeks to recoup costs from the federal government
Cons
May lead to concerns about patient privacy and discrimination