Regulatory and compliance issues

Health care is one of the most highly regulated "industries" in America. This section cannot provide the physician with everything he or she needs to know to be in compliance with all federal and state laws, but it is designed to provide some insights into what federal laws may affect a physician's practice. With this general background information, a physician should feel more comfortable discussing these issues with a qualified attorney."

• HIPAA
• Health care fraud and abuse
• Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Patients
  • The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Hearing Interpreters
  • HHS guidelines for LEP patients