Laws and Ethics

Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA)

Forbids discrimination against individuals with disabilities and requires reasonable accommodations.

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

Federal agency responsible for the health of citizens and providing human services

Heads of the European Radiological Protection Complement Authorities (HERCA)

Group of European authorities that work together to improve and coordinate radiation protection

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA)

Expands access to affordable health consumer protection

Controlled Substances Act (CSA)

Regulates the manufacture and distribution of controlled substances

Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA)

Requires ER departments to provide appropriate medical screening to any patient seeking treatment

Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA)

Regulates laboratory facilities for safety and handling of specimens

Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA)

Prohibits discrimination based on a person's genetic info. in health insurance/employment

Good Samaritan Act

Protects people who help others in emergencies or from being sued or held legally responsible

Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act (PSQIA)

Protecting healthcare workers who report medical errors so they can share info. without fear or punishment

Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS)

Illegal to offer, pay or receive rewards for referring patients or services paid by federal healthcare programs

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA)

Gives patients rights over their health info. and sets rules on who can access it

Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH)

Encourages healthcare providers to use electronic health records and strengthens patient data privacy and security

Heads of the European Radiological Protection Competent Authorities (HECRA)

Group of European authorities that work together to improve and coordinate radiation protection

No Surprise Act

Protects patients from unexpected bills

Title VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964

Prohibits employment discrimination based on race, sex, color, religion, or orgin

Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)

Requires employers to provide safe workplace for employees