Flashcard 3 - Professional Issues Flashcard Set for the CEN
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They must provide a medical screening exam and stabilizing treatment to anyone seeking emergency care, regardless of their ability to pay.
Explanation:
EMTALA stands for the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act, which passed in 1986. It prevents Medicare-participating hospitals from refusing emergency treatment based on insurance or financial status.
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