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Hospitals with emergency departments under EMTALA must maintain a list of on-call physicians to provide stabilization and treatment for patients with emergency medical conditions.

EMTALA provides whistleblower protections for hospital employees who report violations of the Act, ensuring they are not retaliated against for doing so.

EMTALA outlines strict requirements for transferring patients, including that transfers must be medically appropriate and the receiving facility must have agreed to accept the transfer and has the necessary capabilities to treat the individual.

Hospitals have an obligation under EMTALA to report any cases where they believe a violation has occurred. This includes situations where they suspect patients have been improperly transferred or discharged.

Under EMTALA, hospitals are required to stabilize patients with emergency medical conditions before transferring or discharging them, meaning that no material deterioration of their condition is likely upon transfer or discharge.

When a hospital has specialized capabilities or facilities, such as burn units, shock-trauma centers, or neonatal intensive care units, it has an increased obligation under EMTALA to accept appropriate transfers.

The Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) is a federal law requiring hospitals to provide care to anyone needing emergency healthcare treatment regardless of citizenship, legal status, or ability to pay. Its implications include patient rights to receive emergency medical treatment and for hospitals to comply with regulations to avoid penalties.

EMTALA applies to all hospitals participating in the Medicare program and to virtually all emergency department visits, whether or not the patient has insurance or the means to pay.

Hospitals are mandated by EMTALA to provide a Medical Screening Examination (MSE) to determine if an emergency medical condition exists for every individual who comes to the emergency department, regardless of their ability to pay.