HIPAA: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - Federal legislation that provides data privacy and security provisions for safeguarding medical information
ACA: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - Comprehensive health care reform law that affects healthcare delivery and insurance requirements
Medicare and Medicaid Regulations: Federal programs that provide health coverage to eligible individuals, with specific compliance requirements for healthcare providers
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: Federal law that gives authority to the FDA to oversee the safety of food, drugs, medical devices, and cosmetics
Delaware General Corporation Law: Corporate governance requirements if incorporating in Delaware, which is common for US corporations
Securities Laws: Federal regulations governing public companies and securities trading, relevant if the company plans to go public
Anti-Kickback Statute: Federal law that prohibits the exchange of anything of value to induce or reward referrals for federal healthcare programs
Stark Law: Physician self-referral law that prohibits physicians from referring patients to entities with which they have a financial relationship
False Claims Act: Federal law that imposes liability on persons and companies who defraud governmental programs, including Medicare/Medicaid
CLIA: Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments - Federal standards for laboratory testing and quality assurance
State Facility Licensing: State-specific requirements for licensing and operating healthcare facilities
State Corporate Laws: State-specific regulations governing corporate formation, operation, and governance
State Privacy Laws: State-specific requirements for protecting patient privacy and medical information
State Medical Practice Acts: State laws governing the practice of medicine and other healthcare professions
Certificate of Need Laws: State regulations requiring healthcare facilities to obtain approval before expanding services or facilities
State Insurance Regulations: State-specific requirements for healthcare insurance and coverage
Professional Licensing: Requirements for licensing healthcare professionals at the state level
Joint Commission Standards: Accreditation standards for healthcare organizations focusing on quality and safety
DEA Registration: Federal requirements for handling controlled substances in healthcare settings
OSHA Regulations: Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements for workplace safety in healthcare settings
Environmental Regulations: Federal and state requirements for handling and disposing of medical waste
Healthcare Employment Laws: Specific employment regulations applicable to healthcare workers and facilities
FDA Regulations: Federal requirements for medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and other healthcare products
