Fundamentals of Healthcare Law

Abstract

The healthcare industry is one of the largest and most heavily regulated industries in the United States. The healthcare law comprises of many different areas of the law. It combines administrative and regulatory law, health law, contract and tort law, employment law, and judicial precedent. The law regulates access to care, privacy, and patient rights. It also dictates who can receive healthcare services and who should pay for these services. Since healthcare law is a broad area, healthcare lawyers often work in various niche areas. This paper provides an introduction to healthcare law.