Health regulations refer to laws, rules, and guidelines established by governmental or regulatory bodies to protect public health and ensure safety in various sectors, including food, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and environmental health. These regulations are designed to prevent disease, promote health, and safeguard the well-being of individuals and communities. They often cover aspects like sanitation, hygiene, quality control, and the safe handling of products and services. Health regulations can include requirements for inspections, licensing, compliance tracking, and enforcement mechanisms to ensure that organizations and individuals adhere to standards that minimize health risks and promote overall public health outcomes.
The recently updated mental health parity regulations have been introduced to ensure fair access to mental health and substance use disorder services in employer health plans and individual private health…