Question

emtala is:
a federal law
a state regulation
a recommended practice
a jcaho requirement

Explanation:

EMTALA, the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act, is a federal statute in the United States that mandates hospitals with emergency departments to provide medical screening examinations and stabilizing care to individuals seeking emergency care, regardless of their ability to pay, citizenship, or legal status. It is a federal-level law, not a state regulation, recommended practice, or JCAHO (now The Joint Commission) requirement.

Answer:

A. A Federal Law