Problem
In health care, confidentiality is vital. In this problem, you will learn about the importance of confidentiality and various laws that were enacted to protect confidentiality in health care. You will also look at the legal and ethical implications of using technology while considering confidentiality requirements in the health care industry.
Law Requirements
Complete the following chart.
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Define the law (45 to 90 words).
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Identify stakeholders involved in law (45 words).
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Differentiate the confidentiality requirements of the law (45 to 90 words).
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Identify the name of a law that was enacted to protect confidentiality in the health care industry.
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Describe the impact the law has on the health care industry (45 to 90 words).
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Statutory law
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Regulatory law
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Common law
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Select one law you identified above that was enacted to protect confidentiality in the health care industry and use it answer the following prompt in 350 to 525 words.
o Analyze the legal and ethical implications of using technology in the health care industry.
- Consider the increased use of technology in health care settings and the law you selected that was enacted to protect confidentiality.
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.