TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Healthcare Regulations A1 - Dutton, Mark PY - 2022 T2 - Dutton's Introductory Skills and Procedures for the Physical Therapist Assistant AB - CHAPTER OBJECTIVESAt the completion of this chapter, the reader will be able to:Describe how the laws, regulations, and policies affect the practice of physical therapyDescribe the various methods of insurance reimbursements for healthcare servicesList the challenges associated with obtaining appropriate access to healthcare within the United StatesDescribe the various associations and organizations that regulate the quality of healthcareDefine malpractice and provide examples of patient negligenceDescribe the impact of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997Have a good understanding of patient rights within the healthcare systemDescribe how the Health Insurance and Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is designed to protect a patient’s privacyDiscuss the various legislation that protects a patient within the healthcare systemDescribe the importance of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and its impact on societyList some of the safety considerations of the home and work environments SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/28 UR - accessphysiotherapy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1184690155 ER -