In this first module we will examine the historical perspectives of health care law from ancient Hindu times to the current system in place in the United States. We will also look at legal definitions, sources of law, and health related organizations overseen by the United States government. After reading two required journal articles you will describe the relationship between criminal law and health care and the similarities and differences in how this law can be applied. Additionally, we will review the civil system and how trial law relates to health care.
Required Weekly Reading:
Pozgar text chapters 3, 1, 5, & 7
• Csete, J., & Elliott, R. (2011, August). Criminalization of HIV transmission and exposure: In search of rights-based public health alternatives to criminal law. Future Virology, 6(8), 941+. Retrieved Gale Database.
o For this article you will need to search the library database (Journals A-Z) for the Journal Title and then the article.
• Skeen, J. W. (2003). Health care fraud and industry structure in the United States. Social Policy & Adminstration, 37(5), 516-529. Retrieved from EbscoHOST.
o For this article you will need to search the library database (Journals A-Z) for the Journal Title and then the article
Module 1 Discussion 2
Select one of the organizations under the Department of Health and Human Services listed on pages 4-7 of your text and explain how this organization might influence your future health care practice or health care administration role.
Your original post of 200 words
Do not use quoted or copied material for discussion posts.