Healthcare Laws and Regulations Vocabulary Flashcards
Affordable Care Act
A 2010 law established by President Barack Obama that affects health insurance and its affordability
American Dental Association
An organization whose mission is to promote better oral health
American Hospital Association
A group that represents hospitals and other healthcare providers
American Medical Association
A nationwide network of physicians committed to improving the state of health care
American Nurses Association
A professional organization that supports the nursing profession and advocates good working conditions for nurses
Emergency Medical Treatment & Active Labor Act
A law that requires hospitals to care for patients who need emergency care, regardless of their ability to pay
Federal Law
A law developed by the US government
Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act
A federal confidentiality and privacy law that protects patient health information from being misused
Law
A rule that is written by the government
Occupational Safety & Health Administration
A federal agency that creates regulations designed to improve worker safety in health care and other settings
Prepaid Healthcare Act
A state law of Hawaii that sets healthcare benefit minimums for all employees in the state
Professional Organization
A group of people who are dedicated to the advancement of a particular profession
Regulation
A specific, detailed description of how a law should be implemented and what the penalties are if the law is broken
Regulatory Agencies
Organizations that write the regulations intended to enforce a law
State Board Of Health
A state agency that regulates food safety and hygiene and ensures that the general public health is protected inside and outside of the healthcare arena
