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Explore some of the important federal laws and resources that guide us in our mission to enhance the health and well-being of Americans. These laws cover a range of topics from civil rights, privacy rights, research, fraud prevention and detection, freedom of information, tribal matters, HHS employment, and more.
Administrative
- Whistleblower Protections: No FEAR Act
- Paperwork Reduction Act
Civil and Privacy Rights
- Health Information Privacy: Your rights under HIPAA
- Civil Rights: Nondiscrimination Laws, Regulations, and Standards
- Freedom of Information (FOIA): Freedom of Information Act
- Privacy: The Privacy Act
Emergency Preparedness and Response
- Public Health Emergencies: Legal Authorities and Policies (ASPR)
Food and Drugs
Fraud and Abuse
Health Care and Health Insurance
- Affordable Care Act
- No Surprises Act
- Inflation Reduction Act
- Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act
- Medicare and Medicaid Regulations and Legislation
Health IT
- Health IT Legislation (ASTP)
Human Services
- Child Welfare Laws and Legislation (ACF)
- Older Americans and People with Disabilities: ACL Authorizing Statutes