Legal Issues

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Regulatory & Compliance Topics

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
AMA legal issues - compliance issues - Medicare fraud and abuse

Americans with Disabilities Act and Hearing Interpreters
AMA in-depth explanation of The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

HHS Guidelines for LEP Patients
Updated information on interpreters for non-english speaking patients

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