Transfer Requests at the Intersection of EMTALA
Scott Ceule MD, FACP, FAAP, CHCQM-PHYADV
March 8, 2023
Physician advisors can serve as a trusted resource for any EMTALA concerns.
Physician advisors can serve as a trusted resource for any EMTALA concerns.
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