HSA 3111 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Office Of The National Coordinator For Health Information Technology, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act
Document Summary
Overlooked because this country focuses on curative medicine. Associate public health with governmental bureaucracy or link the care of low income population with socialism. American public health association has substantial influence on the national scene and in 2012 in its advocacy role reported over 150 individual meetings with congressional members. The biggest motivation for health care reform throughout history has been rising health care costs and insurance premiums. Medicare and medicaid in 1965 almost all federal health law has been aimed at cost containment but without success. Intended to address the problem of the growing number of uninsured. Legislation permits individuals to continue insurance coverage after a loss or change of employment by mandating the renewal of insurance coverage except for specific reasons. Regulates the circumstances on which an insurance plan may limit benefits because of preexisting conditions. Mandates special enrollment periods for individuals who have experience certain changes in family composition or employment status.
