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Originally Posted by Guest
But that is exactly what Obamacare expects us to do.
Much complaining and gnashing of teeth occurs about the long waits at ER's across the country. When I asked them at TVRH why they could not just send the actual non-emergency patients via the shuttle or tell them to go over to The Villages Urgent Care, they said that it is because they have to treat patients regardless of whether they pay; they cannot be refused treatment at the ER. Urgent Care facilities can and do.
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Not always true...in regards to 'non-emergency' situations.
It might be their company policy, but like so many who believe that by law an ER has to treat anyone, regardless of condition...that is simply false.
It depends on whether they meet the definition of
'private' or
'public' hospital.
If they are a
public hospital, the requirements under The Emergency Medical and Treatment Labor Act (EMTLA) are more stringent regarding turning away patients...but if they are private
Can Hospitals Turn Away Patients?
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Privately-owned hospitals may turn away patients in a non-emergency, but public hospitals cannot refuse care. Public hospitals, funded by taxpayer dollars, are held to a different standard than privately owned for-profit hospitals. This means that a public hospital is the best option for those without health insurance or the means to pay for care.
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Difference Between Private Hospitals and Public Hospitals
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Technically speaking, the difference between private hospitals and public hospitals lies with the governance of the hospital. The services provided in a private and a public hospital are more or less the same.
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While I admit that I don't know if TVRH is legally considered a public or private hospital, my guess is that even though it is owned by a corporation...it is considered legally 'public' under EMTLA.
Which would make the statement of the person you talked to...correct.
If it is considered a 'private' hospital however, they would be wrong... from a legal perspective.