Supports continued protection of federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act.

This resolution supports the continued protection of the federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA). Enacted in 1986, EMTALA ensures public access to emergency services regardless of ability to pay. It mandates that all individuals presenting to a hospital emergency department must be screened by qualified medical personnel to determine the presence of an emergency medical condition. Hospitals are prohibited from delaying medical screening or stabilizing treatment for any reason, including inquiring about a patient's payment method or insurance status.

Supports continued protection of federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act.

This resolution supports the continued protection of the federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA). Enacted in 1986, EMTALA ensures public access to emergency services regardless of ability to pay. It mandates that all individuals presenting to a hospital emergency department must be screened by qualified medical personnel to determine the presence of an emergency medical condition. Hospitals are prohibited from delaying medical screening or stabilizing treatment for any reason, including inquiring about a patient's payment method or insurance status.