HIPAA: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - Federal law governing healthcare privacy, security, and data handling requirements
HITECH Act: Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act - Expands HIPAA requirements and establishes standards for electronic health record usage
Stark Law: Physician Self-Referral Law - Prohibits physicians from referring patients to entities with which they have financial relationships
Anti-Kickback Statute: Federal law prohibiting the exchange of anything of value to induce or reward referrals of federal healthcare program business
False Claims Act: Federal law imposing liability on persons/companies who defraud governmental programs, including healthcare programs
Medicare/Medicaid Regulations: Federal regulations governing healthcare services provided under Medicare and Medicaid programs
State Medical Practice Acts: State-specific laws governing the practice of medicine and healthcare services within each state
State Privacy Laws: State-specific requirements for protecting patient privacy and handling healthcare information
Corporate Practice of Medicine: State laws governing how business entities can provide medical services and engage with healthcare professionals
Professional Liability Laws: Laws governing liability and standards of care for healthcare professionals and consultants
Data Breach Laws: State and federal requirements for handling and reporting data breaches involving healthcare information
Electronic Health Records Regulations: Federal and state requirements governing the use, maintenance, and sharing of electronic health records
Healthcare Industry Standards: Professional standards and best practices for healthcare consulting and service delivery
Accreditation Requirements: Standards set by accrediting bodies for healthcare organizations and consultants
State Contract Laws: General contract law principles and requirements specific to each state
