Questions Bank
Funding for public education
Appropriation of funds for roadwork
Selection of congressional members of committees
Public policy made to support health-related goals
Legislative
Judicial
Executive
Local
Federal government
State government
Local government
International coalition
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
Scope of nursing practice
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996
Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005
Release of patient information for purposes of insurance reimbursement.
Prevent health care providers from billing for procedures done for the insured person.
Protect patients from reviewing their own medical records.
Limit the ability of health care providers to sell patient information to outside sources.