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Mar 12, 2009
University of Chicago To Slash ED Capability:The plan would reportedly slash 24 beds out of 50 currently available for ED patients needing admission for general medical care and 9 out of 63 intensive care beds, and is expected to further extend the serious delays for patients in the UC Emergency Department. By Stephen A. Frew JD.

University of Chicago At Center Of EMTALA Storm:Feb 20, 2009 Allegations of dumping child mauled by pit bull spotlights hospital policy aimed at limiting care to high reimbursement cases. By Stephen A. Frew JD.

EMTALA FAQ: When The Doctor's Office Turns Away ED Follow-Ups-Spotlight

EMTALA FAQ: When The Doctor's Office Turns Away ED Follow-Ups:Jun 1, 2007 The On-Call Did Not Come In And Wants Them Sent To The Office Tomorrow -- But Then Won't See Them Without Cash or Insurance. Does This Violate EMTALA? By Stephen A. Frew JD, Publisher.

Kaiser Settles Skid Row Dumping Cases With L.A. City Attorney:May 21, 2007 Kaiser agrees to court-supervised protocols and $555,000 financial expenditure. By Stephen A. Frew JD.

EMTALA Policies and Procedures BOOTCAMP Announced-Spotlight

EMTALA Policies and Procedures BOOTCAMP Announced:May 14, 2007 Limited attendance. Sign up early to assure a seat.

13 Specialists Quit Hospital Over On-call Issues Following EMTALA Citation-Link

13 Specialists Quit Hospital Over On-call Issues Following EMTALA Citation:Feb 14, 2007 Updating previous report --see related article below on the Medlaw.com home page. By Stephen A. Frew JD.

Three Florida Hospitals Cited For Patient Dumping In On-Call Stand-Off-Link

Three Florida Hospitals Cited For Patient Dumping In On-Call Stand-Off:Jan 26, 2007 The on-call time bomb continues to tick nationally as hospitals try to enforce call requirements to meet federal law and stay solvent, while physicians increasingly refuse call. By Stephen A. Frew JD.

New Orleans Hospitals Struggling To Treat Patients-Spotlight

New Orleans Hospitals Struggling To Treat Patients:Jun 6, 2006 The ambulances were backed up because the patients inside were waiting to be taken inside for treatment, he said.

High Tech Tools To Aid Interpreter Demand In Hospital-Link

High Tech Tools To Aid Interpreter Demand In Hospital:Feb 25, 2006 By the end of the month, patients and families at three California hospitals will have few language barriers to health when the San Mateo Medical Center becomes one of the first in the state to take a high-tech approach to interpretation.

SAMPLE COUNTY EMS COUNCIL DIVERSION POLICY-Link

SAMPLE COUNTY EMS COUNCIL DIVERSION POLICY:Jan 24, 2006 Sample EMS diversion policy language that is intended to be functionally feasible and in compliance with EMTALA standards for hospitals. By Stephen A. Frew JD.

Three Hospitals Settle EMTALA Cases With OIG In July:Aug 12, 2005 Fines for EMTALA allegations settled in July.

Prisoner Escapes Psych Unit:Jul 7, 2005 Hospital security and liability issues pose malpractice, HIPAA and EMTALA concerns. By Stephen A. Frew JD.

New EMTALA Fines Reported:Jun 21, 2005 Four hospitals fined for EMTALA allegations.

AMA May Seek Federal Ban on Employing Physicians:Jun 16, 2005 Ban on hospitals hiring physicians directly.

OIG List of EMTALA Fines (Civil Monetary Penalties):May 23, 2005 Listing of OIG EMTALA fines current through official list as of May 23, 2005. No resources are readily available for fines prior to those listed by the OIG. By HHS Office of Inspector General.