What is EMTALA?

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EMTALA violations can be a costly lesson for both healthcare providers and organizations. EMTALA is an acronym for the “Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act.” This statute was enacted in 1986 for the original purpose of preventing dumping – the practice of refusing service to patients in the emergency department for financial reasons. The final EMTALA statute now extends beyond this initial noble goal and prohibits discrimination against ED patients for any reason.

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