Determination of closest appropriate destination facility for air and critical care medical transportation

References 

1. Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act 42 usc 1395dd
2. CMS Manual System. Pub 100-08 Medicare Program Transmittal 93 January 14th, 2005. Change request 3571. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
3. Personal experience of authors (two board certified emergency physicians and a Medicare denial management expert) on sending MD behaviors.
4. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services FAQ #1828.
5. Personal experience of authors Kevin Hutton, MD, and William Bryant.