PHE3040 Week 3 Project - Legal issues in health care

LEGAL ISSUES / PHE3040 WEEK 3 PROJECT

Instructions

Legal issues in health care include violation of patient privacy laws and regulations, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA); issues related to Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement requirements; negligence or malpractice issues; and violation of the employment law for medical staff, independent contractors, and others.

Review the following:

• The health care law and you. (n.d.). HealthCare. Retrieved from Affordable Care Act

Review the legal guidelines and principles for your state. Explain the changes the Affordable Care Act will make to HIPAA, Medicare, and Medicaid reimbursement requirements. By conducting adequate research, describe the overall impact the law will have on your state, which is Georgia.

Submission Details:

• Compile your responses in a 6-to-10-page Word document.
• Support your responses with examples.
• Cite any sources in APA format. Please include an introduction, APA format bold face headings, conclusion, and references with where/ what website or resource information was retrieved from.