COBRA / EMTALA

EMTALA (Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act) compliance involves the understanding and interpretation of multifaceted concepts. Key EMTALA questions may include:

• What are EMTALA requirements?
• What is a Medical Screening Examination?
• What is an "Emergency Medical Condition"?
• What is necessary stabilizing treatment?
• What is an "appropriate" Transfer?
• What is the monetary ramification of a EMTALA violation?

The answers to these and other questions can be found here. We encourage you to take the time to review the online resources provided above. These are intended to provide you with a functional knowledge of your professional and legal obligations under EMTALA, which will enhance and support your Medical Practice. Please feel free to contact us should you require any additional information.