Governance of Healthcare Providers

Today, healthcare operates before a complicated landscape. With shifting laws and regulations constantly changing focus, healthcare professionals need a comprehensive understanding of the medical ethics that remain the foundation from which medical professionals should operate, regardless of changing laws, insurance and other considerations. This badge denotes earners' understanding of the legal and ethical issues found in the health care setting. It provides an overview of the laws and professional requirements that regulate the delivery of health care, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), the Patient's Bill of Rights, and standard of care. This badge also ensures earners understand the ethical and moral issues that health care professionals may encounter on the job.