Hospitals; required to report certain staffing information to Alabama Department of Public Health and publicly indicate whether physicians are physically present in emergency department

Summary

The bill requires every hospital and freestanding emergency department in Alabama to submit quarterly data on how many hours a physician is on‑site in the emergency department. The Alabama Department of Public Health must post this data online, and each facility must display a notice indicating whether a physician is currently in the ER. Violations could lead to suspension or revocation of the hospital’s license.

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