We have successfully represented several hospitals in making self-reports of potential violations of the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA). After consideration of the self-reports, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) often declines to pursue further action. We have also successfully argued against imposition of civil money penalties (CMPs) where CMS refers an EMTALA incident to a Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) for the potential imposition of CMPs by the Office of Inspector General (OIG).
Representation of Hospitals in EMTALA Matters
Representation of Hospitals in EMTALA Matters
We have successfully represented several hospitals in making self-reports of potential violations of the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA). After consideration of the self-reports, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) often declines to pursue further action. We have also successfully argued against imposition of civil money penalties (CMPs) where CMS refers an EMTALA incident to a Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) for the potential imposition of CMPs by the Office of Inspector General (OIG).