Healthcare Regulations refer to the rules and standards established by governmental bodies and organizations to govern the provision of healthcare services. These regulations are designed to ensure the safety, quality, and efficacy of healthcare delivery, protect patient rights, and promote public health. They may cover a wide range of areas, including licensing and accreditation of healthcare facilities, standards for medical practitioners, patient privacy protections (such as those found in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, or HIPAA), drug approvals, and quality control measures. Compliance with healthcare regulations is mandatory for healthcare providers, and violations can result in penalties. The ultimate goal of these regulations is to promote high standards of care and safeguard the well-being of the population.
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…