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The Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA ...
www.cms.govpeople in labor) seeking emergency care (such as via the hospital’s emergency department or labor and delivery unit) and for whom a request is made for examination or treatment for a medical condition. Such an individual is entitled to have a medical screening examination to determine whether an emergency medical condition (EMC) exists.
Certification and Compliance For The Emergency Medical ...
www.cms.govThe Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) requires hospitals with emergency departments to provide a medical screening examination to any individual who comes to the emergency department and requests such an examination, and prohibits hospitals with emergency departments from refusing to examine or treat individuals with an ...
Emergency Health Care Services and Urgent Care Center ...
www.uhcprovider.comdefinition of Emergency or Emergency Medical Condition. Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) (Federal Labor Law) Emergency Medical Condition means: A medical condition manifesting itself by acute symptoms of sufficient …
Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA)
stanfordhealthcare.org• Federal statute that stands for Emergency Medical Treatment & Active Labor Act • Also referred to as patient “anti-dumping” law • Passed as part of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1986 • Applies to hospitals participating in Federal healthcare programs
Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) Update
www.nc-ashrm.orgObjectives At the conclusion of this presentation the participant will be able to describe: •The basic requirements of the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA)