Hospitals accredited by EMTLA are considered to be in compliance with most of Medicare's "Conditions of Participation for Hospitals."

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EMTALA (Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act) and Medicare's "Conditions of Participation for Hospitals" are separate regulatory requirements. EMTALA focuses on the requirement for hospitals to provide emergency medical treatment to anyone regardless of their ability to pay, while Medicare's Conditions of Participation are broader standards hospitals must meet to participate in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Accreditation by EMTALA does not automatically imply compliance with all of Medicare's Conditions of Participation.

Hospitals Accredited by EMTLA Are Considered to Be in Compliance