January 26, 2017
Inflation Adjustments Increase Civil Monetary Penalties Imposed by HHS
Healthcare facilities and providers are encouraged to review the updated list of penalties for compliance purposes.
January 20, 2017
Federal District Court Finds Hospital-Owned Urgent Care Center Must Comply With EMTALA
Hospitals should be aware that provider-based urgent care centers that are held out to the public as such will likely meet the definition of a “dedicated emergency department” and will be subject to full EMTALA compliance.