About Laws

Due 10.22.14

700 words

2 references

APA format

Part A 

·         Discuss the difference between public and private law.

·         Summarize the different sources of law:

o    Common Law

o    Statutory Law

o    Administrative Law

Part B 

Pick 1 of the acts and use the questions below to guide your response: 

·         Privacy Act

·         Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

·         Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act

·         Health Care Quality Improvement Act

·         Ethics in Patient Referral Act

·         Patient Self Determination Act

·         Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

Questions to guide your response: 

·         What is the date of enactment of this ACT?

·         What led to the enactment of this ACT?

·         What are criminal penalties, if any, for violation of this ACT?

·         Who is governed by this ACT?

·         What are some of the key provisions of this ACT?

·         Discuss the impact the ACT has had on health care since it was implemented.