Dec 17 2023 35 mins 4
If you work in an ED, you’ve probably heard of EMTALA, or the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act. But how much do you really know about this law? When does it apply and when does it not? EMTALA expert, Dr. Sophie Terp, helps us understand the history of EMTALA and what we need to know to ensure we provide the best care for our ED patients.
Do you have more questions about EMTALA? Have you ever witnessed a violation? Share your thoughts with us on social media @empulsepodcast or at ucdavisem.com
Hosts:
Dr. Sarah Medeiros, Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at UC Davis
Dr. Julia Magaña, Associate Professor of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at UC Davis
Guests:
Dr. Sophie Terp, Associate Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine at the Keck Schoo
of Medicine at the University if Southern California, and Quintiles Clinical Fellow at the Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics
Resources:
U.S. Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Interpretive Guidelines
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Thank you to the UC Davis Department of Emergency Medicine for supporting this podcast and to Orlando Magaña at OM Productions for audio production services.
