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10-29-2023, 12:44 PM
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Sage
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Quote:
Originally Posted by golfing eagles
Almost. A private medical practice does not have to accept anyone as a patient, as long as it is not on the basis of race, religion, sex ,etc. On the other hand, a public facility such as an ER or urgent care facility is bound by COBRA 1987 regulations. They must see any patient, regardless of ability to pay, and can only transfer them to another facility if "stable". The paperwork is Draconian and the penalty for violations even more Draconian.
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Don't those rules only apply to public facilities that accept Medicare?
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