Boise Partner Kim Stanger was quoted in Healthcare Dive’s featured article on “patient dumping,” a concerning practice that occurs when a hospital prematurely discharges a patient, many of whom suffer from mental health conditions, are undocumented, under-documented immigrants, or homeless. Kim provides insights on the framework of The Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act, and the risks of non-compliance for hospitals.
The complete article, “Patient dumping a symptom of health system woes,” appeared in Healthcare Dive on February 5, 2018.