University of Chicago Death Gets EMTALA Citation:
Apr 3, 2009 After months of being in the headlines over ED practices
that were designed to get the UC out of general hospital
operations and into high-paying areas of elective practice,
a death in the Emergency Room has resulted in a CMS
EMTALA violation citation according to a hospital press
release.
Nine People Vist ED Almost 2700 Times:
Apr 3, 2009 The story of 9 patients who have visited Austin, TX
emergency departments more almost 2700 times in the past 6
years at a cost of approximately $3 million is the latest
crisis in the media, with the tone of the same shock and
surprise as the AIG Bonus furor.
By Stephen A. Frew JD.