HIPAA: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - Federal law governing healthcare privacy and security requirements for protected health information
ACA: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - Federal healthcare reform law affecting healthcare access, coverage, and delivery
ADA: Americans with Disabilities Act - Federal law ensuring equal access and non-discrimination for individuals with disabilities in healthcare settings
Anti-Kickback Statute: Federal law prohibiting the exchange of anything of value to induce or reward referrals of federal healthcare program business
Stark Law: Federal physician self-referral law prohibiting physicians from referring patients to entities with which they have financial relationships
State Medical Practice Acts: State-specific laws governing medical practice, licensing requirements, and standards of care
State Privacy Laws: State-specific regulations regarding patient privacy and data protection, which may be more stringent than HIPAA
State Healthcare Solicitation Regulations: State-specific rules governing how healthcare services can be marketed and solicited
State Charitable Solicitation Laws: State regulations governing fundraising activities and charitable solicitations for medical assistance
IRS Non-Profit Regulations: Federal tax regulations governing charitable organizations, including reporting requirements and maintaining tax-exempt status
FTC Regulations: Federal Trade Commission rules governing fair business practices, advertising, and consumer protection in healthcare
PCI Compliance: Payment Card Industry standards for handling credit card transactions and protecting financial data in healthcare fundraising
