A discussion on relevant legislation and national policies in healthcare Introduction Health care policies refer to plans and actions undertaken to meet th specific goal within a health facility such as a hospital. Policies can also define the vision of the health facility. On the other hand, regulations give directives about what actions to be taken and by who. Example of health care policies and laws include. State, federal and local rules formulated to govern the operations of the health facility such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)of the United States. This act was expressed in the year 1996 to protect the insurance policies of workers who lost their jobs or shifted their professions. The law applies to several careers such as nursing, dentistry,...