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A quick definition of health:

Health Law: Health law is a set of rules that help keep people healthy and make sure they get the medical care they need. The government makes these rules to protect public health and safety. Each state has its own health laws, and they create boards to help enforce them. The federal government also has health laws that focus on helping people who need medical care. Private health insurance is another way people can get medical care. Health maintenance organizations (HMO's) are a type of private health insurance that helps people get medical care from doctors and hospitals. HMO's are regulated by the government to make sure they are fair and safe for everyone.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Health law encompasses the laws and regulations related to public health, healthcare, and medical care. The state has the primary responsibility of preserving public health, and health regulations and laws are mostly administered at the state level. Federal health law focuses on the activities of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which oversees various agencies and programs related to healthcare.

Examples:

  • State laws that require individuals to wear seat belts while driving to prevent injuries in case of an accident.
  • The HHS administering programs like Medicare and Medicaid to provide financial assistance to elderly and needy individuals for proper medical care.
  • The Health Maintenance Organization Act of 1973, which regulates health maintenance organizations (HMOs) that provide healthcare services to individuals through a triangle relationship between physician, patient, and payer.

The examples illustrate how health law aims to promote public health and ensure that individuals receive proper medical care. State laws like seat belt laws prevent injuries and promote public health, while federal programs like Medicare and Medicaid provide financial assistance to individuals who cannot afford medical care. The Health Maintenance Organization Act regulates HMOs to ensure that individuals receive healthcare services through a managed care model that spreads the risk of high hospitalization bills between all individuals.

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9:32
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worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:34
I mean if Fordham doesn't release today I will purposefully get on a train, go to new york, and then take the stinkiest shit inside the admission office's toilet (potentially clogging it and forcing them to get a plumber)
IS IT ONLY ON MY END WHY DID THAT SEND TEN MILLION TIMES
HELLO
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:35
it sent a million times lol
WHAT HAPPENED
yeah i thought you were tweaking for a second
i'm so sorry everyone what the actual fuck this website hates me
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:35
Jack's just tweaking on LSD no biggie
to be fair this accurately represents my mental state
election day psychosis coming in hot (fordham)
usc pls pull through .....
i literally just need one A so i can relax before my ED decision
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:38
oh that's right USC might release
soapy
9:43
USC still has not looked at my app
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:43
when did you submit soapy?
soapy
9:44
10/16
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:44
to be fair it took them almost 2 months for me to go under review
soapy
9:44
Feelin a bit stressed, as I've got no date change for Michigan either despite applying 10/7
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:45
I have not had a date change either for Mich but I've seen people get in without one so who knows
I applied 9/25 to like 6 schools and some (Houston) have no date change yet so dw
soapy
9:46
But do people get in without addresses going long?
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:46
it's tough to tell because a lot of people type out their addresses long to begin with
soapy
9:46
Ah. I didn't. Looking back, my Mich supplement kind of sucks, so there's that
Mich overrated (Dean Z please let me in even tho i didnt apply and I am below both 25ths)
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