Healthcare Policy Considerations

Every year, there are new healthcare policies that come out. It can be difficult to keep track of these changes and know which ones apply to you. If you want to stay compliant with the law, it’s important that you’re aware of the most recent policy updates. You should know supplement healthcare policies before you sign up for any deal.

There are some Important Healthcare Policies and Guidelines that you should be aware of.

HIPAA – The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act was created to protect the privacy of your medical records. If you’re a doctor or healthcare provider, it’s important that you make sure all information is kept confidential and not shared with anyone without permission from the individual who provided it. You may release this information in an emergency situation when a patient discusses their condition but cannot provide consent themselves, such as if they are unconscious. However, even then there needs to be some official documentation proving that the person did so on behalf of someone else.

Non-discrimination policy – It is illegal for any employer to discriminate against employees based on sexual orientation or gender identity under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Reasonable accommodation – This includes making sure that the employee can work at their own pace or with a stool if they have difficulty standing for long periods, among other things.

Family and Medical Leave act (FMLA) – The FMLA requires employers to provide eligible employees up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave each year to recover from an illness or take care of family members who are ill, injured, or need help because they’re elderly.

Sexual harassment policy- Sexual Harassment is considered illegal when it’s unwanted physical contact against your will through verbal abuse or threatening behavior in order not only to harass but also discriminate on the basis of gender affecting one’s ability to perform job duties and receive fair pay as well as equal rights.