Dara Kass

Dr. Dara Kass, an emergency medicine physician and healthcare equity advocate, joins Dr. Esther Choo, a science communicator and racism/sexism opponent, alongside Dr. Jenny Beck-Esmay, an educator passionate about gender equity. They explore the FemInEM 2.0 initiative, sharing personal stories that highlight the challenges women face in healthcare, particularly during the pandemic. The trio discusses the implications of EMTALA on reproductive rights, emphasizing the need for community resilience and advocacy in emergency medicine.

Dr. Dara Kass, an emergency medicine physician and former Regional Director for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is joined by Dr. Monica Saxena, an assistant professor at Stanford and advocate for reproductive justice. They delve into how the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) shapes access to reproductive health services. The discussion highlights the legal challenges post-Dobbs v. Jackson, the tension between state laws and federal protections, and the critical need for greater awareness of patient rights and physician advocacy.

Supreme Court expert Steve Vladeck and emergency medicine physician Dara Kass join Preet to discuss pending cases on whether doctors are required to perform emergency abortions in states with strict anti-abortion laws. They explore the legalities, options for individuals with ectopic pregnancies, and the challenges surrounding recent abortion laws. They emphasize the importance of ensuring access to necessary medical procedures and express gratitude to their guests and production team at the end of the podcast.