decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2009 Issue 3 (March)
OIG Special Advisory Bulletins / OIG-CMS Special Advisory Bulletin 99-3_Nov 10, 1999 / Dual Staffing
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Article Overview
This premium article reviews an OIG/CMS special advisory bulletin from 1999 addressing dual staffing in hospital emergency departments. It explains why the issue drew concern, the broad policy considerations discussed by the agencies, and the kinds of potential EMTALA-related problems that may arise in dual-staffed settings. The article is aimed at hospitals, emergency physicians, compliance staff, and other professionals who need to understand the bulletin’s scope and compliance relevance.
Why This Topic Matters
Dual staffing in emergency departments can affect access, operations, and compliance risk. This bulletin is relevant to organizations evaluating emergency care arrangements under EMTALA and broader federal oversight.
What You Will Learn
- The policy context surrounding dual staffing in hospital emergency departments
- How the bulletin frames the relationship between dual staffing and EMTALA
- The broad categories of concern discussed by hospitals, physicians, and regulators
- Why the bulletin addresses both potential risks and possible benefits of staffing flexibility
Who Should Read This
- Hospitals
- Emergency physicians
- Compliance officers
- Health care administrators
- Managed care organizations
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