Regulatory Agency

Regulatory Agency

Select and research one of the following agencies:

· Government or other agency, such as The Joint Commission (JCAHO), that regulates the health care industry or a particular segment of the industry

· Government agency that regulates prison health care

Complete the chart.

• Agency that   regulates the health care industry

• Describe the agency's structure (45   to 90 words).

• Explain the agency’s effect on health care   (45 to 90 words).

• Describe one example of the agency   carrying out its duties (45 to 90 words).

• Explain what regulatory authority the   agency has in relation to health care (45 to 90 words).

• Explain how agencies deal with the   elements of negligence and intentional torts that could affect risk and   quality management for health care organizations (45 to 90 words).

Cite 2 peer-reviewed, scholarly, or similar references to support your paper. 

Format your references according to APA guidelines.