CMS Proposed Rule: EMTALA Applicability to Hospital and CAH Inpatients and Hospitals with Specialized Capabilities

This CMS advance notice of proposed rulemaking announces the intention of CMS to solicit comment on the need to publish a proposed rule to address two policies related to EMTALA. CMS is requesting comments regarding the need to revisit the policies in the September 9, 2003 Federal Register (68 FR 53243) and the August 19, 2008 Federal Register (73 FR 48656) concerning EMTALA and whether to reconsider its applicability to admitted inpatients needing to be transferred for specialized care. To access the proposed rule, click here. Comments must be received at CMS no later than 5 p.m. EST on February 22, 2011. If you have any comments or concerns, please contact jd@coruralhealth.org.