EMTALA: An Introduction

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This module is about EMTALA, a law that ensures people get emergency medical care at hospitals. It describes how hospitals must check if someone has an emergency condition and provide treatment or transfer them safely to another hospital if needed. The training explains what counts as an emergency, the steps for screening and treating patients, and rules for transferring patients. It also mentions that hospitals can't delay care to ask about payment or insurance. Additionally, it provides information on filing complaints if a hospital doesn't follow these rules.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Response

Keywords: Medicare; Health Services Accessibility; Hospitals, Federal; Legislation, Medical; Patient Transfer; Emergency Service, Hospital

Institutions: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

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The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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