If an initial screening exam reveals an emergency medical condition, the hospital is obligated to stabilize the patient.

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This is known as the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA), which requires hospitals to provide emergency medical treatment to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay or insurance status, until they are stable or transferred to another facility that can provide the necessary care.

If an Initial Screening Exam Reveals an Emergency Medical Condition