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Practice Management
EMTALA.COM |
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| This website is a resource for current information about the
Federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act, also
known as COBRA. It provides pertinent statutes and regulations, as well
as selected CMS publications as well as current EMTALA related news.
www.emtala.com
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EMTALA-ON LINE
This website provides emtala and other legal resources for
physicians, nurses, hospitals, risk managers and attorneys on CMS
regulations and healthcare liability issues.
www.medlaw.com/lawtoc.htm
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American College of Emergency Physicians
This site provides substantial information on EMTALA issues and frequently
asked questions. A number of EMTALA policies are included.
www.acep.org/1,441,0.html
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Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services: EMTALA RESOURSE
In 1986, Congress enacted EMTALA to ensure public access to emergency services
regardless of ability to pay. Section 1867 of the Social Security Act imposes specific
obligations on Medicare-participating hospitals that offer emergency services to
provide a medical screening examination (MSE) when a request is made for
examination or treatment for an emergency medical condition (EMC), including
active labor, regardless of an individuals's ability to pay. Hospitals are then
required to provide stabilizing treatment for patients with EMCs. If a hospital
is unable to stabilize a patient within its capability, or if the patient requests,
an appropriate transfer should be implemented. Resource information is provided.
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New EMTALA Guidance
On May 13, 2004, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued
revised EMTALA interpretive guidelines. Practicing neurosurgeons should
review the document to ensure compliance with requirements. Please review the
Revised Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) Interpretive Guidelines
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