Sweeping regulations enacted in 2000 extended the reach of EMTALA beyond the confines of the hospital emergency department to all hospital outpatient care providers, including physician practices, radiology centers, womens' clinics and more. Is your practice included and what do you need to do to comply? Unlike other guides to EMTALA compliance, this handbook, revised and expanded in 2002, Is specifically designed For The outpatient care setting. it explains this far-reaching federal law and its consequences and advising you on how to change your policies and procedures to avoid federal sanctions and patient lawsuits.