Laws and Regulations in the Healthcare IndustryEvery day, the healthcare and medical industry continues to grow and mature and is today one of the most necessary and necessary industries in the world. This is an industry that I would really like to be a part of later in life as it is constantly changing, I would never do the same task every day and I would feel safe as it is constantly in demand. The job I would particularly like to pursue in this industry would be a career as a plastic surgeon. Throughout history this career never seems to stop evolving and with change comes new laws and regulations to benefit not only the person in the position but also the patients they care for . These laws and regulations include sections of the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid and Indian Health Services, the Pure Food and Drug Act, and other key laws and regulations. Nowadays, everything is very expensive. Prices continue to rise and it becomes more and more difficult to get by at the end of the month. Fortunately, there are programs that can help people who need it. The Affordable Care Act will influence health care and insurance in the United States in several ways through Obama's health plan. These changes include quality, reasonably priced health care for all Americans and were introduced on January 1, 2014. This law made it mandatory for almost everyone to have health insurance in the United States. It also prevents insurance companies from getting rid of people with pre-existing conditions. This health care bill guarantees financial assistance to individuals and families who cannot afford health insurance. Public schemes play a role...... middle of paper ...... constitutes prior legal arrangements for Enduring Powers of Attorney and Receivers of Protection Court with converted and recently updated schemes. The Mental Capacity Act applies to people aged 16 and over and is extremely vital for the consumer. These are just a very small portion of the number of laws and regulations that actually exist around the health care program. Fortunately, these laws were put in place to ensure the protection of doctors and consumers. Works Cited “The Law”. Affordable Care Act. UPMC. Internet. May 14, 2014. .. Fraud. Michigan Health Care Lawyer. Internet. 14 May 2014. “Mental Capacity Act”. Patient.co.uk. No. Internet. May 14 2014. .