Question 15 of 25 • AA - S26 Introduction to Healthcare Science
The Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act is a federal law that makes sure that patients receive emergency medical care regardless of their ability to pay. Imagine that a state writes a law that says that all individuals have to pay for their health care or they will not be treated. What would happen?
Answer
A
Both laws would be in effect in that state.
B
Only the state law would be in effect in that state.