Legal articles focusing on Health Care Law |
| Swine Flu: HIPAA, Liability & Public Health Issues |
| What are the legal implications from the swine flu outbreak? Transmitting an illness such as swine flu is generally unintentional, and lawsuits or prosecutions are unlikely. Privacy protections apply, too, even under pandemic conditions. Know your rights if you miss work or school due to illness. |
| HIPAA Privacy Rules and Your Pregnancy |
| The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) created new rules for hospitals and health care providers to follow before disclosing confidential patient information. Learn more about this Privacy Rule and your rights and the hospital's responsibilities. |
| Immunization and Vaccination Laws in the US |
| US immunization laws require children to be vaccinated before entering school, though parents may request a medical, religious or philosophical exemption. Adults may have to be immunized as a condition of employment or if they are foreign citizens seeking permanent residency in the United States. |
| Hospice Care for the Terminally Ill |
| Hospice care is an important option when you are terminally ill, or when you are caring for someone with a terminal illness. Hospice care can be offered at home or at a dedicated hospice. To better choose an appropriate setting for hospice care, you should understand what benefits are available. |
| Medical Records: Privacy Issues |
| The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) gives individuals certain privacy rights over the use and sharing of their health information by health insurers and health care providers. HIPAA allows individuals to file a complaint if they believe that their rights are violated. |