Changes in EMTALA will relax rules for on-call specialists

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services proposed regulations prohibiting the removal of uninsured patients, giving hospitals flexibility in creating emergency departments coverage schedules for specialists. The various requirements under the EMTALA are highlighted that aims to improve peopleEs access to emergency care by encouraging physicians to be on call and by permitting hospitals to provide it to needy patients.

HEALTH SERVICES, Administration of Public Health Programs, Health Care Financing Admin, Health care industry, Powers and duties, United States. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

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Doctors see good in both reform bills

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Physicians could expect better carrier relations and due process rights with both US House and Senate-passed versions of the Medicare reform legislation. This legislation includes extensive sections that would provide regulatory relief for physicians.

Management dynamics, Offices & clinics of medical doctors, Physicians & Surgeons, Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists), Practice, Physicians, Health care reform, Medicare

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