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On the recordJune 22, 2016
Absolutely. I will be quick. Congressman Newhouse, your bill, my understanding is that all emergency departments are, need to function under EMTALA.
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Raul Ruiz
Democratic · California

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Ruiz addresses Newhouse's bill regarding emergency department regulations.

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