Economics of Health Care
EMTALA is no longer just a concern for emergency departments. A dramatic expansion of the patient anti-dumping law is hidden in recent court rulings and the APC regulations. Even a hint of an allegation of wrongdoing can cost your facility thousands of dollars. This sourcebook will provide practical strategies and real-world advice to help you master this complex and ever-changing regulation. The valuable reference will help identify your expanded liability based on recent court cases, explain which departments are subject to EMTALA based upon the outpatient prospective payment system, help you discover what changes need to be made to your program’s policies and procedures and contracts, alert you to the red flags that may mean you are at risk for violations, and much more.