Health Systems: Access to Care & Disparities Flashcards

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describe COBRA

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  • allows workers who lose their health insurance benefits because of job loss the right to continue under group coverage
  • up to 18 months from date of job loss
  • must continue to pay entire premium
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describe EMTALA

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  • to prevent hospitals dumping indigent or uninsured patients
  • all hospitals receiving federal payments must screen and stabilize ER patients
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