HHS investigates hospital for violating conscience rights of ultrasound technicians

null / Credit: Thomas Andreas/Shutterstock CNA Staff, May 16, 2025 / 14:09 pm (CNA). Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news:HHS investigates conscience rights caseThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is reviewing a hospital for compliance with federal conscience protections following reports that the hospital had denied ultrasound technicians exemptions from participating in abortions.The department’s Office for Civil Rights on May 12 announced it had opened a review to investigate violations of free exercise…