CMS Releases EMTALA Pre-Survey Reminders and References

Published: 11/27/2023

Sources:
  • Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Relevant To:
  • Rural Emergency Hospitals,
  • Critical Access Hospitals,
  • Hospitals

The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has published a new memorandum with two EMTALA pre-survey reminders and references for use by state survey agencies. The resources are intended to enhance understanding of frequent EMTALA survey topics and highlight applicable parts of the State Operations Manual.

While these resources are intended for state survey agencies, they are also useful tools for hospitals.  Reviewing pre-survey reminders can help a facility understand surveyo

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