References:

CMS: 

• Overview Page (HTML)

• CMS-1063F [PDF, 711KB]  This is the final rule that clarifies policies relating to the responsibilities of Medicare-participating hospitals in treating individuals with emergency medical conditions who present to a hospital under the provisions of EMTALA.

• State Operations Manual: Appendix V – Interpretive Guidelines – Responsibilities of Medicare Participating Hospitals in Emergency Cases (PDF)   xx
  

Social Security:

• Social Security Act: Section 1866 - Agreements With Providers of Services; Enrollment Processes{EMTALA provisions are in paragraphs (I) (i), (ii), and (iii) and (N)(iii)}

• Social Security Act: Section 1867 - Examination and Treatment For Emergency Medical Conditions and Women in Labor

Other:

• EMTALA.COM  Legal information on EMTALA and a good summary info
  

  • Frequently Asked Questions

  • Source Materials