Regulation plays a significant function in driving the health care system. The federal government has instituted a series of regulatory agencies tasked with the protection of the public from risks that arise from facility-based activities. This discussion looks at four regulations that affect the LOS/Excess Days program at CGH.
• HIPAA
• HITECH Act • Affordable Care Act (ACA) • CMC’s Rule 1599-F Implemented under CMS, HIPAA requires that CGH reduces costs while providing better healthcare in a patient-centered environment. This regulation works to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of any program that falls under CGH’s jurisdiction (Miaoulis, 2010). The regulation is ...