The Biden-Harris Administration has launched a new option for individuals to report potential violations of the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA). This federal law ensures that hospitals provide emergency medical care to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay or insurance status. If someone believes their EMTALA rights have been violated, they can now easily file a complaint using the new web resource on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) website1. Additionally, individuals can report suspected EMTALA violations to their state survey agency anonymously, without providing their name2. The goal is to promote patient access to stabilizing emergency care and uphold the right to receive appropriate medical treatment when needed.
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