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Assignment 2: Avoiding  Legal Issues

Legal issues in health care include  violation of patient privacy  laws and regulations, such as the Health  Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA);  issues related to  Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement requirements;  negligence or  malpractice issues; and violation of the employment law for  medical  staff, independent contractors, and others.

Review the following:

• The health care law and you.  (n.d.). HealthCare. Retrieved from www.healthcare.gov/law

Review the legal guidelines and principles  for your state. Explain  the changes the Affordable Care Act will make  to HIPAA, Medicare, and  Medicaid reimbursement requirements.  By  conducting adequate research, describe the  overall impact the law will  have on your state.

Compile your responses in a 6-to-10-page Word document.