Solicitation of Comments on the OIG/HCFA Special Advisory Bulletin on the Patient Anti-Dumping Statute

Summary

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) and the Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA) are seeking public comments on a proposed Special Advisory Bulletin regarding the Patient Anti-Dumping Statute. The bulletin aims to clarify hospitals' obligations to screen patients seeking emergency services and provide stabilizing medical treatment to managed care plan enrollees.