Author: Diana

The role of a human resources director is complex and involves a multitude of concerns. Staffing of healthcare organizations presents a unique set of challenges due to the specific demands and regulatory guidelines. Healthcare provider shortages are a growing concern and the top challenge HR experiences in staffing is a talent shortage. It is estimated… Read more

The most common workplace legal issues arise from employment discrimination, harassment, wage and hour violations, retaliation, workplace safety concerns, wrongful termination, licensing and credentialing issues, patient confidentiality and HIPAA violations, breach of contract, and a lack of disability accommodations. Of all the legal issues listed, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) lists retaliation and reprisal… Read more

It is important to understand the legal and ethical parameters of our professional environment and how human resources (HR) play a role in delegating the proper training to ensure that the laws and regulations are followed. To avoid legal consequences from illegal or unethical conduct, we must take the time to continually learn the changes… Read more

As I research more extensively into the complexities of healthcare law, the significance of the Anti-Kickback Statue (AKS) and the Stark Laws become increasingly apparent in the need for adaptive regulatory measures to protect against healthcare fraud. Both laws are meant to uphold the legal parameters for ensuring financial incentives do not jeopardize or interfere… Read more

This quarter I have been learning about the differences and similarities between the federal and state healthcare laws, and their key provisions. Federal health laws which we are most familiar with are the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA), the… Read more

The Covid-19 Pandemic has significantly affected healthcare workers and has led to a broader landscape of healthcare law as a result. The effects the pandemic had on healthcare workers includes psychological, physical, and professional impacts. Psychological stress was increased due to an increase in demands, exposure risk, and from the emotional toll seen from patient… Read more

Technology in healthcare is evolving daily, and with the advancements made in going ‘paperless’ and converting to electronic medical records (EMRs) has been a daunting task. The ability to implement technology to accommodate EMRs is rather challenging in lower socioeconomic areas due to a lack of private funding. The use of EMRs makes the gathering… Read more

The Affordable Care Act was passed in 2010 and is also known as “Obamacare” since it was implemented under President Barack Obama in an effort to increase the affordability of healthcare for all Americans. It is considered to be the second most significant milestones in healthcare, second to the establishment of Medicare and Medicaid in… Read more

The Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) was enacted in 1986 under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) to put an end to the habitual “patient dumping” when hospitals transfer uninsured or underinsured patients to another facility to avoid revenue loss. Patient dumping exhibited delays in treatment, and often resulted in poorer health… Read more

I have learned a significant amount of information pertaining to healthcare law and how to implement strategies for increased compliance mechanisms through continuing education. Healthcare professionals have complex job duties, and each modality of care has its own set of rules and patient care standards to be considered. While many laws and regulations are universal… Read more