Quality Assurance and Care Organizations

CLIA

Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments, regulating lab quality.

OSHA

Occupational Safety and Health Administration, ensuring worker safety.

CDC

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, focused on disease/infection control.

FDA

Food and Drug Administration, overseeing products & equipment.

CMS

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, responsible for healthcare regulations/payment.

CAP

College of American Pathologists, involved in lab accreditation.

AABB

Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies, related to blood/transfusion.

WHO

World Health Organization, addressing global health.

HIPAA

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, protecting patient privacy.

NIH

National Institutes of Health, focusing on research.