HCS430 Week-2 Regulatory Agency Paper

Select one of the following agencies:

· Governmental or other agency, such as JCAHO, that regulates the health care industry or a particular segment of the industry

· Governmental agency that regulates prison health care

Write a 1,400- to 1,750-word paper that explains the role and impact of the agency on the health care industry or prison health care. Include the following:

· Describe the agency's structure.

· Explain the organization's effect on health care.

· Describe one example of the agency carrying out its duties.

· Explain what regulatory authority the agency has in relation to health care.

· Explain how agencies deal with the elements of negligence and intentional torts that could affect risk and quality management for health care organizations.

Format your assignment according to APA guidelines.

Cite 2 peer-reviewed, scholarly, or similar references to support your paper.

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Agency Chosen: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

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