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Medical Screening in ED. Thomas S. Granchi, MD, MBA Medical Director, Ben Taub ED. EMTALA 1986. Emergency care Screening exam for all Stabilize before verify payment Law of unintended consequences. Go Away! We have too many customers. Come On In!
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Medical Screening in ED Thomas S. Granchi, MD, MBA Medical Director, Ben Taub ED
EMTALA 1986 • Emergency care • Screening exam for all • Stabilize before verify payment • Law of unintended consequences
Go Away! We have too many customers.
Come On In! Take whatever you want and don’t pay for it.
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