in our society, our healthcare system attempts to eliminate disparities in healthcare so that the people of the United States can attain the most optimum healthcare and prevent disease and premature death by providing resources to help communities overall. We will look at different governing bodies and organizations that help put specific parameters in place to access the needs of our community and programs to help specific populations.
Why is this important? As an HIM (Health Information Managers) professional, some of your job responsibilities may include understanding which acts, policies, and laws may help your specific patient when reviewing their medical record.