Discussion: Laws and Regulations
In preparing for this discussion, read Chapters 28, 29 and 30 of the course text. For your initial post,
• Step 1: Select one law from (1) Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), (2) Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (CORBA), (3) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), or (4) Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).
• Step 2: Address the following in your initial response:
o Summarize the selected law.
o Describe its impacts on individuals, employers, and payers.
• Step 3: Create a multimedia presentation for two questions in Step 2. Review the Screencast-O-Matic Quick-Start Guide and visit Screencast-o-Matic website to get started. You could also use Jing. The use of a webcam is not required to use a screencast program; however, screencasts do require the use of a computer microphone.
• Step 4: Post the link to your multimedia presentation along with your script to the discussion forum.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.