Procedures for QIO Review of Confirmed EMTALA Violation

5480 - Procedures for QIO Review of Confirmed EMTALA Violation (Rev. 18, Issued: 03-17-06; Effective/Implementation Dates: 03-17-06) Before imposing sanctions under §1867 of the Act for violations of 42 CFR 489.24, 42 CFR 489.24(h) requires that CMS obtain consultation from the QIO. The OIG holds the authority to assess CMPs against the hospital or physicians or to exclude physicians from the Medicare program for violations of 42 CFR 489.24.