Acts / Regulations

HIPAA

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act — People’s health info must be confidential

ADA & ADAAA

Americans with Disabilities Act & Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act — there must be facilities w/ accommodations for those with disabilities

PSQIA

Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act — getting info w/ pt. safety in mind while complying with protected health info laws

ACA

Affordable Care Act / Obamacare — improved health coverage & affordability

HITECH

Health Information Technology and Economic Clinical Act — under HIPAA, focuses on electronic aspect (privacy + security; ex: putting passwords to health records)

GINA

Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act — prohibits discrimination based on genetic info

AKBS

Anti-Kickback Stature — prohibits getting benefits for business or referral involving federal programs

EMTALA

Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act — Cannot refuse pt. in ER due to lack of insurance

OSHA

Occupational Health and Safety Administration — focuses on workplace safety & regulations

NSA

No Surprises Act — no surprise billings, including emergency from other provider or facility w/o authorization

JCAHO

Joint Commission — Ensures facility meets standards for healthcare accreditation (& then can get funding, reimbursement by Medicare)