RT Book, Section A1 Dutton, Mark SR Print(0) ID 1184690155 T1 Healthcare Regulations T2 Dutton's Introductory Skills and Procedures for the Physical Therapist Assistant YR 2022 FD 2022 PB McGraw-Hill Education PP New York, NY SN 9781264267170 LK accessphysiotherapy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1184690155 RD 2024/04/20 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