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.
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.